Appendix B. Automating the installation using preseeding

Appendix B. Automating the installation using preseeding

Table of Contents

B.1. Introduction

B.1.1. Preseeding methods
B.1.2. Limitations

B.2. Using preseeding

B.2.1. Loading the preconfiguration file
B.2.2. Using boot parameters to preseed questions
B.2.3. Auto mode
B.2.4. Aliases useful with preseeding
B.2.5. Examples of boot prompt preseeding
B.2.6. Using a DHCP server to specify preconfiguration files

B.3. Creating a preconfiguration file

B.4. Contents of the preconfiguration file (for bullseye)

B.4.1. Localization
B.4.2. Network configuration
B.4.3. Network console
B.4.4. Mirror settings
B.4.5. Account setup
B.4.6. Clock and time zone setup
B.4.7. Partitioning
B.4.8. Base system installation
B.4.9. Apt setup
B.4.10. Package selection
B.4.11. Boot loader installation
B.4.12. Finishing up the installation
B.4.13. Preseeding other packages

B.5. Advanced options

B.5.1. Running custom commands during the installation
B.5.2. Using preseeding to change default values
B.5.3. Chainloading preconfiguration files

This appendix explains how to preseed answers to questions in debian-installer to automate your installation.

The configuration fragments used in this appendix are also available as an example preconfiguration file from https://www.debian.org/releases/bullseye/example-preseed.txt.


A.5. And finally…		B.1. Introduction