<!-- This page is crated automaticaly by a script.This part is commented and shall not show--><!--At the top of the page can be vissible one of the following tags..--> {{WorkInProgress}}<!--{{NeedsUpdate}}--><!--{{NeedsMerge | [[Main Page]]}}--><!--{{NeedsExpantion}}--><!--{{NeedsDelete |[[Main Page]]}}--><!--Please remove or place comment accordingly--><!--Your text bellow this line-->:<ins>What is Netboot?</ins>;::Amahi-netboot is the package that allows you to use your amahi machine as a PXE/Network Boot/tftp server with minimal configuration.
:<ins>What can it do?</ins>
;Alot really, you can
#run live cds
#install just about any OS(Linux, BSD, even Win XP/Vista/7)
#Run Utility programs and cds (hiren's, ultimate boot cd)
<b>NOTE::All without burning cds</dvds or using usb drives!b> This is for Fedora 14 ONLY and needs updated to reflect Amahi 7 specifics.
:<ins>Sounds great, what's the catchWhat is Netboot?</ins>#right now __NOTOC__Amahi-netboot is the package is pretty dated, so it requires that allows you to use your amahi machine as a "little" PXE/Network Boot/tftp server with minimal configuration if you want to run more than memdisk. Hopefully it can be updated soon.#good pxe or network booting information around the web is scattered.
<ins>What can it do?</ins>
#Boot live cds
#Install just about any OS(Linux, BSD, even Win XP/Vista/7)
#Run Utility programs and CDs (Hiren's, Ultimate Boot CD)
Assumptions:
#You have a working amahi installation and can access the amahi Dashboard
#You have a working "test" system running windows or another desktop os
#Both are networked using wired ethernet cables, at least while network booting
#You have the urge to skip anything that has a box with commandline functions but are willing give it a try.
*NoteAll without burning CDs/DVDs or using USB flash drives! <ins>Assumptions: </ins>#Working Amahi HDA#"test" system running windows or another desktop OS.#Both are networked using wired ethernet cables, at least while network booting. '''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 I don't work in the field. If I can get this running I think anybody can.
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From the console or putty login to your hda as root and enter
{{Code| yum -y install amahi-netboot}} *
= Step 2: Setup your "test" computer =
On the "test" machine
Install latest Virtualbox & extensionpack and 7zip if you don't have them. I find notepad++ and putty handy also.[https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/DownloadsVirtualbox] (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&os.png|none|500px|]]<br>
*Base memory size= Step 3: Create a "test" Virtualmachine depends on your system default=Click New Button - Next->[[File:1createnew.png|none|500px|]]Name=test-> OS=Linux-> Version=Linux 2.6->[[File:2vmname&os.png|none|500px|]]256 change to 512 or higher
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>
[[File:vmmemory.png|none|500px|]]*Create new disk= default 8Gb is fine->Next
Create new disk= default 8Gb is fine-[[File:vmvdi.png|none|500px|]]<br>Next
[[File:vmvdi.png|none|500px|]]*VDI checked = default is fine ->Next[[File:6vmvdi.png|none|500px|]]Dynamically allocated=default is fine-<br>Next[[File:7dynalloc.png|none|500px|]]
Virtual Disk file location and size *Dynamically allocated= default is fine->Next[[File:Vdalloc7dynalloc.png|none|500px|]]<br>
*Virtual Disk file location and size = default is fine->Next[[File:Vdalloc.png|none|500px|]]<br> *Summary->Create
= Step 4: Settings for "test" vm =
*->Settings->System->Motherboard->Bootorder->
*Check Network box and click up arrow to bring it to top[[File:Vb-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 here: [http://forums.amahi.org/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=3596 here]
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<noinclude>Also see [[Category:WikiModToolsNetboot]]</noinclude>
