NFS-Root Mini-Howto

Andreas Kostyrka, [email protected]

1. Copyright

• 1.1 Contributors

2. General Overview

3. Setup on the server

• 3.1 Compiling the kernels
• 3.2 Creation of the root filesystem

4. Booting the workstation

• 4.1 Using a boot rom
• 4.2 Using a raw kernel disc
• 4.3 Using a bootloader & RARP
• 4.4 Using a bootloader without RARP

5. Known problems

• 5.1 /sbin/init doesn't start.
• 5.2 /dev troubles.

6. Other topics