IMPORTANT: Separating Parameters and Values
When passing parameters to linuxrc at the boot prompt, use = to separate
parameter and value. When using an info file, separate parameter and value
with :.
Keyword
netdevice
hostip
netmask
gateway
nameserver
autoyast
install
vnc
vncpassword
usessh
If your autoinstallation scenario involves client configuration via DHCP and a network
installation source and you want to monitor the installation process using VNC, your
info would look like this:
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Value
The network device to use for network setup (for
BOOTP/DHCP requests). Only needed if several network
devices are available.
When empty, the client sends a BOOTP request. Other-
wise the client is configured using the specified data.
Netmask for the selected network.
Default gateway.
Name server.
Location of the the control file to use for the automatic
installation, such as
autoyast=nfs//192.168.1.110/profiles/.
Location of the installation source, such as
install=nfs://192.168.1.110/CDs/.
If set to 1, enables VNC remote controlled installation.
The password for VNC.
If set to 1, enables SSH remote controlled installation.