Bug#986741: Please enable CONFIG_IP_PNP_DHCP=y in cloud image
On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 07:00:31AM +0200, Vincent Bernat wrote:
> ❦ 11 avril 2021 18:44 -07, Josh Triplett:
>
> >> > Whether you have an initramfs or not is orthogonal to DHCP
> >> > configuration. The kernel's built-in DHCP configuration works even if
> >> > you're not using a network filesystem as the root filesystem.
> >>
> >> The initramfs is supposed to take responsibility for handling all of
> >> the legacy boot parameters. Moving this to initramfs-tools and merging
> >> it with the existing bug there.
> >
> > That wouldn't actually solve the issue as reported. I was hoping
> > specifically for the in-kernel support.
> >
> > I'd like to use this on a cloud instance that uses ext4 on NVMe, and
> > thus doesn't currently need an initramfs.
>
> I think your concern is around making VM boot fast. I don't want to put
> words in your mouth, but if I am correct, this may help your argument.
That's true, yes. I'm currently booting cloud instances in a fraction of
a second, and this will help with that.
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