Hello! I install Linux over network with pxe! There is a DHCP/tftp server and a nfs server. The installation works, but the installation starts always when the PC is booting. On page 41, chapter 7.1.2, example 7-2 and 7-3, is an example how to stop the installation after the reboot. Is there a way to solve the problem without remove a file or a symlink, like an autoyastdaemon? Here is the way how I install the PC´s now: (DHCP Discover) PC ------------------------------------------> DHCP Server (DHCP and tftp server are on one machine) <----------------------------------------- (DHCP Offer) (bootfile/tftpserver) ........ (tftp bootfile/pxelinux.o) PC -----------------------------------------> tftp server <---------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------> (tftp pxelinux.cfg) ......... (nfs mount) PC -----------------------------------------> nfs Server Installation starts *** new,my suggestion with autoyast daemon **** same as above, but asking the installion status before starting Sould I really install? PC ------------------------------------------> autoyast server ( e.g. IP from dhcp Option >128) <------------------------------------------ yes/no Start installation or locally boot and now after installation: Status Install ready PC ---------------------------------------------> autoyast daemon There could be an autoyast server (daemon), and the client would get the autoyast server ip from the dhcp server, option > 128! The autoyast on the install pc could ask or set a status via the daemon. So we would have a stateful installation with a central instance were the installation could be monitored and controlled. In some further versions something like 'ZenWorks light' could be possible, putting all the installation configs in a LDAP directory. This autoyast server could also be able to send the autoinst.xml and the package selection, which then could be taken from our LDAP directory. Fabian Lenz Azb Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration Deutsche Telekom AG Telekom Training BBi Koblenz Hausadresse: Blücherstr. 6-8, 56073 Koblenz Postanschrift: Postfach 9100, 56065 Koblenz Telefon (mobil): +49 (160) 3565851 E-Mail: mailto:Fabian.Lenz@telekom.de Intranet: http://ttc.telekom.de/