Re: [Debian installer] Problem with umounting hd-media
On Tue 23 Apr 2013 at 15:22:06 +0100, Brian wrote:
> On Tue 23 Apr 2013 at 10:58:16 +0200, Julien Groselle wrote:
>
> > We don't know if it is a bug or a normal behavior...
>
> It is not the behaviour with a Squeeze ISO but someone on debian-boot is
> likely to know whether the change in iso-scan is intentional. I'd say it
> is worth sending a mail there.
iso-scan is not responsible for the unmounting of /dev/sdX. I do not
know why I implied it was.
> > But we need to keep data on USB Stick accessible on the server during all
> > the install process.
> >
> > Please, we need advice on this case.
>
> 1. Provide the data on another USB stick, or
>
> 2. Write the ISO to a USB stick as in Section 4.3.1. There is free space
> remaining to partition and format.
It would be good if you would say whether this works for your situation.
However, within the context of your chosen installation method, it is
sufficient to return to the third menu option (Scan hard drives for an
installer ISO). This will unmount /cdrom, then mount /hd-media and
/cdrom again. You can then continue from where you left off.
The same result can be obtained with
umount /cdrom
mount -tvfat /dev/sdX /hd-media
mount /hd-media/<yourISO> /cdrom
from a console session.
It should be noted that the method you have used for booting from a USB
device should be used only if you have some special requirement which
cannot be met by the recommended technique in Section 4.3.1. In the vast
majority of cases setting up the device for booting from an isohybrid
ISO is reliable and will suit most users.
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