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The basic function of a kickstart server is to allow an administrator to perform a network installation of Linux. It provides a single location to store files for installation and allows for ease of updating those files instead of dealing with multiple copies of DVDs.
What is the use of Kickstart in Linux?
A kickstart file is a simple text file that contains configuration information for a Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation. The system reads this configuration information at boot time and carries out the installation process without any further input from you.
How do I run a kickstart in Linux?
To use Kickstart, you must:
- Create a Kickstart file.
- Make the Kickstart file available on removable media, a hard drive or a network location.
- Create boot media, which will be used to begin the installation.
- Make the installation source available.
- Start the Kickstart installation.
