Install image mode for Red Hat Enterprise Linux using kickstart

Learning path | 2 resources | Published on May 7, 2024

This learning exercise covers configuring a kickstart config file, hosting it on a server, and bootstrapping systems with the specified configurations. Additionally, it outlines procedures for managing and applying system updates, either automatically or on-demand. Read more about kickstart installation here.

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  1. Overview: Install image mode for Red Hat Enterprise Linux using kickstart
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Overview: Install image mode for Red Hat Enterprise Linux using kickstart

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RHEL Image Mode-based container with Podman CLI

We used to create a layered image that can be deployed, and there are several ways that it can be installed on a host. We can use RHEL’s installer to kickstart a bare metal system (deploy via USB, PXE, etc.). Note that once this container is “installed,” future updates will apply directly from the container registry as they are published. So, the installation process only happens once.

This guide details the step-by-step process for installing software using Kickstart, a popular method for bare-metal deployments via ISO, PXE, or USB drives. A basic understanding of Kickstart is assumed.