Re: [Xen-users] using gpxe to get a VM image

[Daniel Kao <dkao@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Luca wrote:
> is it possible to start a VM that contains just gpxe  (which when
> started, will get an image from a provisioning server and will load
> that image)
>
> Thanks.
>
> Luca
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I haven't tested this, but this would probably work or be the easiest 
way assuming you can create Xen HVM domU's:
1. Go to: http://rom-o-matic.net/gpxe/gpxe-git/gpxe.git/contrib/rom-o-matic/
2. Choose NIC/ROM type: rtl8139:10ec8139 -- [10ec,8139]
3. Choose ROM output format: ISO bootable image (.iso)
4. Skip to Step #4, and hit "Get ROM" and it should create a file named 
"gpxe-git-rtl8139.iso" for you.
5. Use that as the bootable CD-ROM for the HVM install.

This assumes you have a working PXE setup or something similar in your 
environment for netbooting.
--
Daniel Kao
Übermind, Inc.
Seattle, WA, U.S.A.




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