Network Based Oracle Enterprise Linux Install

Using the HHTP method, create the following directories on 192.168.2.103

# mkdir /var/www/html/network-install
# mkdir /var/www/html/network-install/RPM
# mkdir /var/www/html/network-install/ISO

Copy the files from my OEL 5u4 DVD

# cp -r /media/Enterprise\ Linux\ dvd\ 20090908/* /var/www/html/network-install/RPM

Start the Apache web server
# httpd -k start

Start Firefox or a web browser and point to:
http://192.168.2.103/network-install/RPM/

Files should be visible

Next, create a Kickstart boot CD.  From disk 1, I created an image of boot.iso located in the images directory.  I used a Windows box since I had the disk 1 ISO on my local Windows machine.  Use this to boot the new server.

Boot system, then at the boot prompt type
boot: linux askmethod

Installation Method select HTTP

Networking Device, choose eth0

Configure TCP/IP, in Enable IPv4 support, select Manual Configuration and disable IPv6 support

IPv4 address: 192.168.2.102/255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.2.1
Leave Nameserver blank

HTTP Setup

Web site name: 192.168.2.103
Enterise Linux directory: /network-install/RPM

Proceed with the install as usual.

REFERENCES:

http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/wiki/index.php/Quick_HOWTO_:_Ch25_:_Network-Based_Linux_Installation

http://docs.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/3/html/System_Administration_Guide/s1-kickstart2-startinginstall.html