HP Insight Control - Manual (Page 13)

Default setting Component
A single partition is created automatically that expands to the full drive size. Drive configuration
The computer name uses the 15 right-most characters of the console display name. Computer name
Firewall settings are disabled. Firewall
Added to workgroup "WORKGROUP". SNMP and WMI are enabled. The default value of the
SNMP community is public. Networking
Linux features
These features enable you to deploy Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
via a scripted install.
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You can accomplish most customizations by either editing the answer file or adding a step to the
*-post.sh
script.
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You can change the default Altiris Deployment Agent settings by editing the adlagent.conf file.
Table 3-4 Typical RHEL and SLES scripted install job layout
Description Task
Partitions and formats the target hard drive. Distribute Disk Image
Copies the distribution’s initrd, kernel, and grub configuration to the hard drive. Run Script – Configure Boot Environment
Generates the kickstart or control answer file for this target. Run Script – Configure Answer File
Performs any additional configuration and installs additional software.
NOTE: This task will not execute until:
• The operating system has been installed.
• The Altiris agent has been installed and connects to the Deployment Server.
Install Package
Reboots the target for all changes to take effect. Power Control
Table 3-5 Typical RHEL and SLES file layout
Description File/Subfolder
answer files
Various support utilities
bin\
Distribution files
dist\
Post-deployment scripts for configuration and software installation; as needed, boot files
for deployment
oem\
As needed, drivers required for deployment
drivers\
A small set of smart components required to make the target manageable
components\
Table 3-6 RHEL and SLES scripted install default settings
Default setting Component
The root password is password. This password is stored as clear text in the kickstart/control file.
HP recommends changing the default root password. Root password
The disk space is portioned according to RHEL or SLES default specifications. RHEL installs Logical
Volume Manager (LVM) by default. Drive configuration
The Linux host name uses the console display name. Host name
Basic Linux server packages are installed. Packages
Firewall settings are disabled. Firewall
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