> 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. -- Shaul Karl email: shaulka(at-no-spam)bezeqint.net Please substitute (at-no-spam) with an at - @ - character. (at-no-spam) is meant for unsolicitate mail senders only.
