[ILUG] Sorry about that [Was: RedHat Installation via NFS vs FTP]

[Cormac McClean]

Sorry about that... question b) should read
What's this about PCMCIA disks? How do I tell if I need one?

Thanks.


Cormac McClean wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I need to install Linux on 20 PCs over the next couple of evenings.
> I have a RH 6.0 CD. (I run SuSe 6.3 at home but that's a multiple
> CD Rom install which is why I'm opting for RH). I figure that my options
> are
> 
> 1. Install on each machine directly from CD, one at a time;
> 2. Install via NFS (put the CD Rom in my own PC and run it from there);
> or
> 3. Install RH 6.1 via FTP.
> 
> I've done options 1 and 3 before, no problems. My questions relate to
> NFS
> installation:
> a) Can I run multiple installations via NFS, or will the CD Rom in my
> machine
> be fully engaged by one machine, so it will have to be done one at a
> time,
> therefore there is no point in installing via NFS.
> b) What's this about P
> c) Am I misunderstanding the concept of installation via NFS?
> 
> The PCs can be left to run over-night so the installation via FTP isn't
> a problem (unless simultaneously trying to install 10-20 PCs from
> ftp.esat.net is?).
> 
> Answers to the above questions or any advice as to the best approach to
> take would be greatly appreciated. The problem is that I am unfamiliar
> with the NFS installation - I've checked my manual (RH 5.2) and nothing
> there; I'm also trying the on-line manual / FAQs but if anyone knew
> of the top of their head that would be great.
> 
> Many thanks,
> Cormac McClean.
> Athlone Institute of Technology