Table of Contents

Introduction

Preseeding methods

Limitations

Using preseeding

Loading the preconfiguration file

Using boot parameters to preseed questions

Auto mode

Aliases useful with preseeding

Using a DHCP server to specify preconfiguration files

Creating a preconfiguration file

Contents of the preconfiguration file (for intrepid)

Localization

Network configuration

Mirror settings

Clock and time zone setup

Partitioning

Partitioning using RAID

Base system installation

Account setup

Apt setup

Package selection

Boot loader installation

Finishing up the installation

X configuration

Preseeding other packages

Advanced options

Running custom commands during the installation

Using preseeding to change default values

Chainloading preconfiguration files