[FADCA] Re: [fpac] Pre-configured Systems

[Bill Sinbine]

At 11:52 AM 1/8/2006, k4gbb at earthlink.net wrote:
>Bill, N4XEO, just generated a Knoppix type CD of  his XEO system and 
>installed in on a different system.

and guess what. I did it all by my self. Now to get some other things 
configured with Charlie's help.
We are almost getting to the point of pnp

>This gives us a new tool. Consider this:
>
>New system to be installed.... We don't know the computer hardware, 
>but we do know how many ports we need and what TNCs will be used. We 
>know the callsigns/ssids involved and the adjacent nodes and routes. 
>Using a development system, We can generate a file system to fit the 
>new node, create a CD and install it in it's new home.

Charlie this could almost be as simple as having a bunch of files set 
up for 4 port 6pack, 4 port kiss 6 port whatever and just have the 
files already done and rename them and then all that would need to be 
done is change the calls etc and it should work.


>The heavy Linux work has already been done.  All we need is a 
>"caretaker" The system can then be tested and refined remotely.

I'm sure that you (or whoever) could get a good sample of system 
config files right now from the boxes we have on line now.
All that would have to be done is save let's say my files as 
2_port_6pack or the SLC box (when done) could be saved as 
6_port_6pack or something like that to make it easier on the upstart. 
The files would be all configured and known to be working and the 
information data would just need to be changed.

Great idea. I'm glad you thought about it...


>The remote administration process has worked for us over three 
>different installs. But, here is a way to bring up a system that 
>works almost "out of the box". Pre configurations can also be 
>generated and burned to CD to have on hand for emergencies or to 
>restore a damaged system.

This just means you will have to add the re-master program (script) 
to your master cd like it is on the one that I made here that you 
downloaded and installed. Is it small enough to fit on the cd as it 
stands now? I guess it should since it should be on the ISO you got 
from me from my system.


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73, Bill Sinbine
n4xeo at flbb.net