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

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Subject: Re: [Xen-users] using gpxe to get a VM image
From: Luca <lucarx76@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:25:17 -0700
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Thanks.

One more question. How do I need to change the VM's configuration
file? So far I have always specified the kernel and the root
filesystem (which I would not have if I used gpxe)

Besides just a curiosity. Why do you suggest to use that particular
NIC (rtl8139)?  As it's going to be a VM can I use any NIC?

> 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.

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