Re: I need a fast installation method

From: Bradley Alexander (storm_at_tux.org)
Date: 11/15/04

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    To: debian-user@lists.debian.org, Nicolas Patik <nicolas.patik@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 02:07:44 -0500

    On Sunday 14 November 2004 20:20, Nicolas Patik wrote:
    > Hi, I was wondering which are your favorites fast installation methods?
    >
    > I need to have ready a fast install method,
    > what do you suggest?
    > anything apt related?
    > or creating my own CD?
    > or a NFS install?
    >
    > Is it possible to install from only one floppy?
    >
    > Thanks,

    I do net install for the base system. I also make a point of collecting
    various package lists (dpkg --get-selections > file) on various "type" boxes
    (e.g. workstation, firewall, webserver, laptop, etc) that I maintain. That
    way, if I am building a firewall, I can start with a basic package list from
    a firewall, and tailor it as needed. In fact, gathering the package lists is
    part of my weekly/monthly backups.

    Hence, when I build a new system, I do the base install, then once that is
    complete, copy the package list over to the new box, and do the following:

    apt-get update
    zcat firewall-pkglist.gz | dpkg --set-selections
    apt-get dselect-upgrade

    And voila. Configure the box and you are off to the races. 

    -- 
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