PXE Install Debian

fpa · October 18, 2019, 12:46pm

Problem:
Is it possible to install Debian Systems with Foreman using PXE ?
Expected outcome:
PXE Installed Debian Systems
Foreman and Proxy versions:
Froeman 1.22.1
Foreman and Proxy plugin versions:
Katello 3.12.3
Other relevant data:
I have a Foreman Server with Katello running and can PXE Install Centos and Redhat Systems.
Now i would like to be able to PXE install Debian (currently stretch) Systems.
I have already created the required Repo’s,Conten View, Installation Media (URL http://ftp.debian.org …) and Operating System.
When i try to create a host it tells me that there is no provisioning Template for this OS.
Is there any Documentation, Examples, FAQ Available on how to PXE Install Debian Systems with Foreman ?

Dirk · October 18, 2019, 1:41pm

When you created the operating system did you assign some default templates (PXELinux, Provision and finish)? If can not see some, you have to associate them first.

Best guide I can provide is the corresponding section of our training material:

github.com

NETWAYS/foreman-training/blob/gh-pages/provisioning/02_configuration.md

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# Configuration in Foreman

* Operating System Version must be associated to:
 * Architecture
 * Installation media
 * Partition tables
 * Provisioning templates

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In Foreman the provisioning is centred on the operating system which has to be associated to
the hardware architectures like i386 or x86_64, the installation media being the URL where
to find the boot media and software packages, partition tables and provisioning templates.

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fpa · November 28, 2019, 10:10am

After some struggling i got the pxe installation using foreman from official mirror working.