Starting the Kickstart Installation

Before starting the Kickstart installation, ensure that you have prepared the following:

  • Access to the full installation media, which can be on a local CD-ROM drive or USB drive. See the instructions on media preparation.

  • Access to the Kickstart configuration file.

Then, follow the steps in the appropriate guide:

Installing Over the Network

This task describes how to install the OS using a Kickstart file over the network.

  1. Boot the system.
  2. During the boot sequence, access the system's BIOS.
  3. On the BIOS screen, change the system settings to boot from the network.
  4. Save the changes and continue with the boot process.
  5. When the boot menu appears, select an installation option then press either the e (UEFI-based systems) or Tab (BIOS-based systems) key to access the boot prompt.
  6. Add the the location of the Kickstart file in the network.

    The location must specify the network server's protocol and FQDN or IP address. For example, if you're using an NFS server, then you might enter the following line:

    nfs:options:fqdn/path-to-file

    Note:

    Another way of installing from the network is by using a boot server. In this scenario, the installation automatically begins when you turn on the system. See Creating a Network Installation Setup.

  7. Save the boot configuration revisions and continue the boot process. At the end of the boot process, the installation proceeds immediately.

Installing Locally

This task describes how to install an OS using a local Kickstart file.

  1. Boot the system from the local boot media.
  2. When the boot menu appears, select an installation option. Then press either the e (UEFI-based systems) or Tab (BIOS-based systems) key to access the boot prompt.
  3. Specify the location of the Kickstart file.

    Add the appropriate option that identifies the location of the Kickstart file, for example:

    inst.ks=cdrom:/dev/sbd1/tmp/ks.cfg

    For more information about boot options, see Customizing Boot Loader Actions.

  4. Save the boot configuration revisions and continue the boot process. At the end of the boot process, the installation proceeds immediately.