On 6/10/2019 8:24 PM, john doe wrote: > Hi, I'm installing Debian Stretch using a preseed file, the preseed file > is common for multiple hosts with the exception of the hostname. > > boot: auto hostname=try domain=example.com ... > url=tftp://hostname/preseed.cfg > > The host name specified is not used when Debian is installed, it is > always set to 'bad'. > > I understand the limitations but what is the proper way to specify the > desired hostname or are workarounds (1) the way to go? > > Any help/hints is appriciated. > > > https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/106614/preseed-cfg-ignoring-hostname-setting >
After some digging/testing I'm not able to supply by kernel boot parameter the hostname: boot: auto hostname=foobar url=... From what I understand, 'hostname' as kernel boot parameter takes precedence over the hostname provided by dhcp. It is miserably failing and I don't understand what I'm missing here? In other words, how can I set the hostname while using a preseed file loaded with 'auto url=server'. Any input is welcome. -- John Doe
