Re: Howto create a custom-kernel Debian ISO?

[Shaul Karl <shaulka@bezeqint.net>]

> Hi,
> I've been spending the last two days struggling with installing Debian on a 
> Dell PowerEdge 4400 server. The problem is that the raid card (Perc 3/Di) 
> does need to be enabled in the kernel to be detected correctly. I have 
> compiled a kernel that detects it, but now I'm confused about how to get 
> Debian installed, using this custom kernel...
> 
> One way as I figure, would be to create a bootable ISO of the Debian cd and 
> include my kernel. The question is, how would I go about that? Should I use 
> mkisofs? If so how do I get the ISO correct?
> 
> Thanks for your help!
> 
> Pontus
> 


Won't it be easier/faster to boot with a floppy that has a custom 
kernel? This will let you install with the Debian installation floppy 
that is tailored to your machine.

http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/i386/ch-boot-floppy-techinfo.en.ht
ml#s-rescue-replace-kernel has instructions how to do it.

You can boot from a custom CD as well. Fortunately I do not know how 
this could be done. However you might look at the Debian site as I am 
quite sure you will find instructions for this as well.
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