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=== Netboot for Noobs Tutorial ===
Assumptions:
-have a working amahi installation
<b>NOTE:</b> -Step 1 Install amahi-netboot {{Code| yum install amahi-netboot}}This is for Fedora 14 ONLY and needs updated to reflect Amahi 7 specifics.
Step 2 Setup <ins>What is Netboot?</ins>__NOTOC__Amahi-netboot is the package that allows you to use your "test amahi machine"as a PXE/Network Boot/tftp server with minimal configuration.
In order to test various configurations <ins>What can itdo?</ins>#Boot live cds#Install just about any OS(Linux, BSD, even Win XP/Vista/7)#Run Utility programs and CDs (Hiren's a good idea to use Virtualbox on a "test" computer. I use my windows laptop connected by ethernet to home network. , Ultimate Boot CD)
On the "test machine"
Install latest Virtualbox & extensionpack, notepad++, and 7zip
Step 3 Create a a new VirtualmachineAll without burning CDs/DVDs or using USB flash drives!
Click New Button-Next-<ins>Name=test->OS=Linux->Version=Other Linux-Assumptions:</ins>Base memory size=depends on your #Working Amahi HDA#"test" system default=256 change to 512Create new disk= default 8Gb is fine->Nextrunning windows or another desktop OS.VDI checked = default is fine ->NextDynamically allocated=default is fine->NextVirtual Disk file location and size = default->NextCreateSummary->Create#Both are networked using wired ethernet cables, at least while network booting.
Step 4 Change Settings for your new "test" virutal machine
->Settings->System->Motherboard->Bootorder->Check Network box '''NOTE:''' I've only been using amahi for a few weeks, so I'm not an expert by any means on linux, netbooting, or amahi and click up arrow to bring it to topAlso->Settings->Network->Adapter1->Change "NAT" to "Bridged adapter"I don't work in the field. If I can get this running I think anybody can.
----= Step 5Boot your "test" test virtual machineIt should but to the 1: Install amahi-netboot menu=
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= Step 2: Setup your "test" computer = It's useful to use a virtual machine on your "test" computer so you don't have to reboot every time. On the "test" machineInstall latest [https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads Virtualbox] (to include extension pack). = Step 3: Create a "test" Virtual Machine =*Click New Button - Next->[[File:1createnew.png|none|500px|]]<br> *Name=test-> OS=Linux-> Version=Linux 2.6->[[File:2vmname&amp;os.png|none|500px|]]<br> *Base memory size=depends on your system default=256 change to 512 or higher '''NOTE:''' Fedora 14/Amahi require 384MiB for graphical install. Otherwise cannot customize the partition layout in text mode install[[File:vmmemory.png|none|500px|]]<br> *Create new disk= default 8Gb is fine->Next [[File:vmvdi.png|none|500px|]]<br> *VDI checked = default is fine ->Next[[File:6vmvdi.png|none|500px|]]<br> *Dynamically allocated=default is fine->Next[[File:7dynalloc.png|none|500px|]]<br> *Virtual Disk file location and size = default is fine->Next[[File:Vdalloc.png|none|500px|]]<noincludebr> *Summary->Create = Step 4: Settings for "test" vm = *->Settings->System->Motherboard->Bootorder-> *Check Network box and click up arrow to bring it to top[[CategoryFile:WikiModToolsVb-bootorder.png|none|500px|]]<br> *Also ->Settings->Network->Adapter1->Change "NAT" to "Bridged adapter" [[File:Vb-networksettings.png|none|500px|]]<br> = Step 5: Start your "test" vm =[[File:starttest.png|none|500px|]]<br> *You should see it startup and boot to the amahi-netboot menu.  [[File:amahimenu.png|none|500px|]]<br> = Step 6: Works =Go to [[Netboot_for_Noobs_Tutorial_2|Tutorial #2]] If not,*Double-check virtual machine settings*Reboot your server and start test virtual machine again*Go to forums and ask for help. My original post is [http:/noinclude>/forums.amahi.org/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=3596 here]  Also see [[Netboot]]
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