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Re: Fragility of PXE netboot



Hi,

Michael Kesper <mkesper@schokokeks.org> (2019-07-17):
> Hi all,
> 
> [reposting here instead of debian-user]
> 
> how do you handle the fragility of netboot.tar.gz regarding
> kernel updates? (When the kernel modules get updated, the
> kernel from netboot.tar.gz cannot find them and (automated)
> installs will break.)
> 
> Is it possible / recommended to just use a netinst.iso
> for (UEFI) PXE booting instead?

We maintain d-i-n-i so that people don't have to deal with the tarball:
  https://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=sourcenames&keywords=debian-installer-netboot-images


Cheers,
-- 
Cyril Brulebois (kibi@debian.org)            <https://debamax.com/>
D-I release manager -- Release team member -- Freelance Consultant

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