stackhpc / stackhpc/ansible-role-libvirt-vm

Is it possible to add first-boot kernel options? Like ks=cdrom:/ks.cfg

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Description

I would love to be able to add kommand line options to the kernel on first boot. Mainly to force a kickstart install from image mounted in the cdrom.

If this is not easily possible today, consider it a feature request. I could not find any possibility in the documentation.

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Start by reviewing the role's documentation and current VM boot configuration to determine whether first-boot kernel options are exposed. Check how a kernel argument such as ks=cdrom:/ks.cfg could reach the VM and define completion as documented, working support for forcing a kickstart install.

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Tech stack
ansible
Domain
infrastructure
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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