PXE Booting Ubuntu from WDS (Windows Deployment Solutions)

[NoOp]

On 02/02/2010 09:19 PM, Chadley Wilson wrote:
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> Other than that: 
> <http://www.google.com/search?complete=0&hl=en&q=ubuntu+%2Bpxe&btnG=Search>
>
> 
<https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DisklessUbuntuHowto>
> <https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PXEInstallMultiDistro>
> 
> Thank you for some new links, I have my PXE working, it boots Linux,
> Windows and freedos.
> 
> The problem I am faced with presently is that the only way the Ubuntu
> installer runs - is in text mode. So to minimize the stress that get
> bestowed on me by the staff I have configured it with kickstart to
> automatically install for now. Because we have close to 1000 requests
> a month for dual boot systems, I actually need the installer to
> install in graphic mode so that the staff can edit the partition
> setup accordingly with ease...
> 
> Now I have some idea of where to start, It is just not very clear
> right now. I need to figure out what the parameters are that I must
> pass to the default install kernel... The problem is that the Ubuntu
> Kernel doesn't support all the options that other kernels do... Does
> anyone here know what all the parameters are that the default install
> kernel for Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic will support? Any ideas?

At this point you might want to consider professional support from
Canonical:

http://www.ubuntu.com/support/services
  http://www.canonical.com/
   http://www.canonical.com/services
    http://www.canonical.com/oemservices

I'm sure that with advise from other list users with pxe knowledge you
may be able to cobble a workable solution. But given your requirements &
environment, it may be better to check with the Canonical side of the house.

Good luck in your endeavors & whatever path you choose please post back
with the update.