Kickstart
A file of answers for the Red Hat family installer, so a system installs with no one at the keyboard.
In more detail
It sets partitions, packages, users and scripts to run after installation. It is served over the network, often with PXE, or from install media.
Related terms
- PXE — Preboot Execution Environment: firmware that boots a machine over the network instead of from a local disk.
Taught in
- A New Depot By Friday: OpenTofu, Cloud-init, Pipelines And Kubernetes — CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) Exam Prep