Bringing up a new node

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This page will describe the basic sequence for installing a new node into the RIT system


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Configuring the BIOS

  1. F2 from initial boot screen
  2. Check and correct date and time
  3. Select "Boot Sequence"
    • Change order from
      1. (check) 1. Diskette drive A:
      2. (check) 2. IDE CD-ROM device
      3. (check) 3. Hard Drive C:
      4. (check) 4. Embedded Gb NIC1 IBA GE Slot 0638 v1216
    • To
      1. 1. Diskette drive A:
      2. (check) 2. Embedded Gb NIC1 IBA GE Slot 0638 v1216
      3. (check) 3. IDE CD-ROM device
      4. (check) 4. Hard Drive C:
  4. Select "Integrated Devices" ( on secong page )
  5. Record first MAC address ( for updating the DHCP server )
  6. Exit with "Save Changes and Exit"
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Configuring DHCP server

  1. Edit /etc/dhcpd.conf on halhead ( as root )
  2. Add mac address to appropriate lines
  3. /etc/init.d/dhcpd restart
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Configure NetReg

  1. go to https://netreg.albany.edu/
  2. add host and domain name to "Research Technology"


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Network Install

  1. during normal boot there should be a PXE boot prompt.
  2. at PXE boot prompt type 'centos-managed' ( not listed on screen )
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Post-Install Steps

  1. ssh to node an confirm installation
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