Using the Custom KickStart file for OS deployment with static IP

[snoopy5707]

Good morning, everyone

I want to install multiple servers with OneView for Vcenter and have created a build plan for this under “Deployment” with the appropriate ISO and a kickstart file.

I'm doing this on a Synergy, but I'm having problems with the static address. When I use the template, the static address I specify when deploying the OS is not used and it tries to use DHCP, which I don't have.

Does anyone have any experience with this and can give me a tip?

Many thanks

[Greeshma21]

Hi @snoopy5707 ,

You need to ensure that your kickstart file is set up for a static IP, and if you want to use the static IP specified in the OneView server profile, you must use variables in your build plan and kickstart. Double-check that DHCP is not hardcoded anywhere in your process, and that your ISO or PXE environment allows static addressing.

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[snoopy5707]

Hi @Greeshma21 

Thank you very much for your reply.

I have now found the error.
The problem occurs when Secure Boot is enabled.
According to VMware documentation:
The %firstboot script does not run if secure boot is enabled on the ESX host.

Best regards

[Greeshma21]

Hi @snoopy5707 

You're welcome! Feel free to post again if you have any more questions.

Thank You!
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1. HPE OneView for VMware vCenter 11.7.0 User Guide | Using the Custom KickStart file for OS deployment

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