FAI Issues

[Robert Markula]

Hi Augustine,
if I understand you correctly, you already have a DHCP server separate
from the machine the FAI server is running on?

Then it is perfectly fine to use your existing DHCP server to point to
your TFTP server. You'll need something like this on your existing DHCP
server:

	# TFTP-Server for PXE-Boot
	# 192.168.0.1 is the address of your TFTP server
	next-server 192.168.0.1;
	filename "pxelinux.0";

This will instruct all clients to connect to the TFTP server and load
the FAI image from there. From this point on, FAI takes over.

However, don't forget to deactivate the DHCP server that FAI installed
as a dependency.

Cheers,
Robert


Augustine Ike wrote:
> First of all, I am new to FAI. I administer some debian systems
> and that is why I want to learn and master FAI. It will make life
> better for me.
> (1) I was able to create the mirror. I had to do some more reading on that.
> (2) My DNS, DHCP server and PXE all work.
> (3) The version of FAI I am using is Version 3.2
> (4) The debian image I have for PXE also works.
> My confusion is how the system should continue after PXE kicks off.
> When I install the FAI server, it also installs most of the components for DHCP.
> Should I set PXE in the FAI server or should it remain in the DHCP server?
> If I get passed this, I can delve further.
> I am reading and trying this as I go so bear with me.
> When I know where all the pieces fit in the frame work, I should get
> this working soon. Anything that explains this in an orderly fashion
> will help.
> 
> Thanks
> Augustine