Hallo, I've been using cobbler 2.6.9 and would like to check if this behaviors is expected.

Basically, there is a system with associated kickstart file (added via systems – general – kickstart) and clicking on “view kickstart” all looks well. But once the server boots and hits the cobble, installation fails since kickstart file cannot be found.

Then the line ks=http://<cobbler-server>/cblr/svc/op/ks/system/<server>

ia added to the end of “append” in the file /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/<server-mac> and this resolves the installation problem.

Also each time a system is updated and saved via web interface, the ks=http://<cobbler-server>/cblr/svc/op/ks/system/<server> is gone. Is this all expected?


Another thing is with kickstart file associated with a profile.

For example, the command “cobbler profile report –name=<profile_name>” shows line:

Kickstart : /var/lib/cobbler/kickstarts/sysadmin_default.ks

… and when system boots and profile is selected from the menu, installation fails, I guess because “ks=” is missing from the file /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/default.


Thank you.

Zarko