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|
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* rescuecd Default for 32bit systems, with Framebuffer disabled, best choice. |
* rescuecd Default for 32bit systems, with Framebuffer disabled, best choice. |
449 |
* rescue64 Default 64 bit kernel. Use it if you want to chroot to a 64bit |
* rescue64 Default 64 bit kernel. Use it if you want to chroot to a 64bit |
450 |
linux system installed on your hard disk, or if you have to run 64 bits |
linux system installed on your hard disk, or if you have to run 64 bit |
451 |
programs. This kernel is able to boot with 32bit programs, and it requires |
programs. This kernel is able to boot with 32bit programs, and it requires |
452 |
a processor with 64bit instructions (amd64 / em64t). |
a processor with 64bit instructions (amd64 / em64t). |
453 |
* altker32 an alternative kernel for 32bit systems. Boot with this kernel |
* altker32 an alternative kernel for 32bit systems. Boot with this kernel |
460 |
General boot options |
General boot options |
461 |
Press <TAB> to add additional options (in SystemRescueCd-1.5 and more recent) |
Press <TAB> to add additional options (in SystemRescueCd-1.5 and more recent) |
462 |
|
|
463 |
* docache: causes the CD-ROM will be fully loaded into memory. A slower |
* docache: causes the CD-ROM to be fully loaded into memory. A slower start |
464 |
start but once complete, programs start faster and the CD drive will be |
but once complete, programs start faster and the CD drive will be released |
465 |
released allowing normal access to other CDs. This requires 400MB of memory |
allowing normal access to other CDs. This requires 400MB of memory to cache |
466 |
to cache everything (including the bootdisks and isolinux directories). Add |
everything (including the bootdisks and isolinux directories). Add lowmem |
467 |
lowmem if you have less that 400MB of memory of to prevent these directories |
if you have less that 400MB of memory of to prevent these directories from |
468 |
to be copied. |
being copied. |
469 |
* setkmap=kk: which defines the keymap to load where kk (example: setkmap=de |
* setkmap=kk: which defines the keymap to load where kk (example: setkmap=de |
470 |
for German keyboards). This way you won't be prompted for the keyboard |
for German keyboards). This way you won't be prompted for the keyboard |
471 |
configuration during the boot. |
configuration during the boot. |
474 |
use rescuecd root=/dev/sda6 to start it. Keep in mind that you must use a |
use rescuecd root=/dev/sda6 to start it. Keep in mind that you must use a |
475 |
64bit kernel if your system is made of 64bit programs. This option works |
64bit kernel if your system is made of 64bit programs. This option works |
476 |
with LVM volumes. Use rescuecd root=/dev/VolGroup00/LogVol00. Support |
with LVM volumes. Use rescuecd root=/dev/VolGroup00/LogVol00. Support |
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is also provided for root=auto, which scans all the block devices tfor |
is also provided for root=auto, which scans all the block devices |
478 |
a linux system. The first linux system found will be started. So with |
for a linux system. The first linux system found will be started. So |
479 |
root=auto let you start the system installed from the CD-ROM in case |
root=auto lets you start the system installed from the CD-ROM in case |
480 |
you have problem with your boot loader or kernel. It's also possible |
you have problem with your boot loader or kernel. It's also possible |
481 |
to specify a partition using its filesystem label or filesystem |
to specify a partition using its filesystem label or filesystem |
482 |
uuid. If the label of the partition where linux is installed is |
uuid. If the label of the partition where linux is installed is |
483 |
mylinux, then boot it using rescuecd root=LABEL=mylinux. Similarly |
mylinux, then boot it using rescuecd root=LABEL=mylinux. Similarly |
484 |
root=UUID=b3d3bec5-997a-413e-8449-0d0ec41ccba7. See more details. |
root=UUID=b3d3bec5-997a-413e-8449-0d0ec41ccba7. See more details. |
485 |
* initscript=service:action: This options allows start/stop a service |
* initscript=service:action: This option allows one to start/stop a service |
486 |
at boot time. For instance if you need the samba service to be started, |
at boot time. For instance if you need the samba service to be started, |
487 |
you can boot with: initscript=samba:start. This does the same thing as |
you can boot with: initscript=samba:start. This does the same thing as |
488 |
/etc/init.d/samba start. Use this option multiple times for different |
/etc/init.d/samba start. Use this option a multiple of times for different |
489 |
services. All the actions that are supported by an initscript can be used. |
services. All the actions that are supported by an initscript can be used. |
490 |
* backstore=xxx: SystemRescueCd comes with support for the backing-stores. A |
* backstore=xxx: SystemRescueCd comes with support for the backing-stores. A |
491 |
backing-store saves all the changes you can make. so that you keep these |
backing-store saves all the changes you can make. so that you keep these |
492 |
changes the next time you boot it. By default, sysresccd automatically |
changes the next time you boot. By default, sysresccd automatically |
493 |
scan removable devices (eg: USB sticks) at boot time and uses the first |
scan removable devices (eg: USB sticks) at boot time and uses the first |
494 |
backing-store it finds. A backing-store is not mandatory and it the |
backing-store it finds. A backing-store is not mandatory and if the scan |
495 |
scan fails it will store the files which change in memory. To disable |
fails, it will store the files which have changed in memory. To disable |
496 |
the disks scan at boot time specify backstore=off on the boot command |
the disks scan at boot time specify backstore=off on the boot command |
497 |
line. If you want to save your backing-store file on an harddisk, boot with |
line. If you want to save your backing-store file on a harddisk, boot with |
498 |
backstore=alldev to scan all devices (not just removable devices). The |
backstore=alldev to scan all devices (not just removable devices). The |
499 |
default location for backing-stores file is any file named sysrcd.bs |
default location for a backing-stores file is any file named sysrcd.bs |
500 |
located at the root of a disk which is often an USB stick. Change the path |
located at the root of a disk which is often a USB stick. Change the path |
501 |
by using backstore=/sysrcd/mybackstore.bs. See backing-stores. |
by using backstore=/sysrcd/mybackstore.bs. See backing-stores. |
502 |
* isoloop=xxx: Grub2 (currently in development: grub-1.98) provides a new |
* isoloop=xxx: Grub2 (currently in development: grub-1.98) provides a new |
503 |
feature to boot from an ISO image which is stored from the hard disk. If you |
feature to boot from an ISO image which is stored on the hard disk. If you |
504 |
put a copy of systemrescuecd-x86-x.y.z.iso on a partition that Grub2 can read |
put a copy of systemrescuecd-x86-x.y.z.iso on a partition that Grub2 can read |
505 |
then you can boot SystemRescueCd directly from the ISO image stored on your |
then you can boot SystemRescueCd directly from the ISO image stored on your |
506 |
hard drive. This is very convenient if you frequently update SystemRescueCd |
hard drive. This is very convenient if you frequently update SystemRescueCd |
531 |
* nonet: this will disable the network auto detection at startup |
* nonet: this will disable the network auto detection at startup |
532 |
|
|
533 |
* scandelay=x: pauses x seconds during the startup to allow slow devices |
* scandelay=x: pauses x seconds during the startup to allow slow devices |
534 |
to initialize. This is required when you boot an USB device. A delay of |
to initialize. This is required when you boot a USB device. A delay of |
535 |
only few seconds should be enough. |
only few seconds should be enough. |
536 |
|
|
537 |
* doxdetect: Since version 0.3.5 the auto-configuration is done in X.Org |
* doxdetect: Since version 0.3.5 the auto-configuration is done in X.Org |
565 |
|
|
566 |
* skipmount=/dev/xxx: The system mounts all the storage devices at boot |
* skipmount=/dev/xxx: The system mounts all the storage devices at boot |
567 |
time to find the sysrcd.dat file. If your hard disk is broken it should |
time to find the sysrcd.dat file. If your hard disk is broken it should |
568 |
be mounted. Boot with skipmount=/dev/sda1 skipmount=/dev/sda2 to ignore |
not be mounted. Boot with skipmount=/dev/sda1 skipmount=/dev/sda2 to ignore |
569 |
these two partitions. |
these two partitions. |
570 |
|
|
571 |
Network configuration and remote access |
Network configuration and remote access |
577 |
requires SystemRescueCd-1.5.5 or more recent. |
requires SystemRescueCd-1.5.5 or more recent. |
578 |
* dodhcp: to request a DHCP server provide network attributes including |
* dodhcp: to request a DHCP server provide network attributes including |
579 |
an IP address, gateway... |
an IP address, gateway... |
580 |
* nodhcp: never run the dhcp client in the initramfs boot |
* nodhcp: never run the dhcp client in the initramfs boot script. May |
581 |
script. May be useful if you use PXE boot on a computer with |
be useful if you use PXE boot on a computer with several ethernet |
582 |
several ethernet interfaces. Support for this option is available in |
interfaces. Support for this option is available in SystemRescueCd-1.5.5 |
583 |
SystemRescueCd-1.5.5-beta2 and more recent |
and more recent |
584 |
* ethx=ipaddr/cidr: Sets the static IP address of all the ethernet |
* ethx=ipaddr/cidr: Sets the static IP address of all the ethernet |
585 |
interfaces on the system. The /cidr extension is optional. For instance, |
interfaces on the system. The /cidr extension is optional. For instance, |
586 |
if you use option ethx=192.168.0.1 on a machine with two ethernet adapters, |
if you use option ethx=192.168.0.1 on a machine with two ethernet adapters, |
589 |
default netmask. |
default netmask. |
590 |
* eth0=ipaddr/cidr: This option is similar to ethx=ipaddr/cidr but it |
* eth0=ipaddr/cidr: This option is similar to ethx=ipaddr/cidr but it |
591 |
configures only one interface at a time. To configure the network on a |
configures only one interface at a time. To configure the network on a |
592 |
server that has two interfaces, use: eth0=192.168.10.1/24 eth1=192.168.20.1. |
server that has two interfaces, use, for example: eth0=192.168.10.1/24 |
593 |
|
eth1=192.168.20.1. |
594 |
* dns=ipaddr: Sets the static IP address of the DNS nameserver you want |
* dns=ipaddr: Sets the static IP address of the DNS nameserver you want |
595 |
to use to resolve the names. For instance dns=192.168.0.254 means that |
to use to resolve the names. For instance dns=192.168.0.254 means that |
596 |
you want to use 192.168.0.254 as the DNS server. |
you want to use 192.168.0.254 as the DNS server. |
602 |
be used with your DHCP configuration. This option has been introduced |
be used with your DHCP configuration. This option has been introduced |
603 |
in SystemRescueCd-1.3.5. |
in SystemRescueCd-1.3.5. |
604 |
* rootpass=123456: Sets the root password of the system running on the |
* rootpass=123456: Sets the root password of the system running on the |
605 |
livecd to 1234. That way you can connect from the network and ssh on the |
livecd to 123456. That way you can connect from the network and ssh on |
606 |
livecd and give 123456 password as the root password. |
the livecd and give 123456 password as the root password. |
607 |
* vncserver=x:123456: The vncserver boot option has been introduced in |
* vncserver=x:123456: The vncserver boot option has been introduced in |
608 |
SystemRescueCd-1.0.2. This options forces the system to configure the |
SystemRescueCd-1.0.2. This options forces the system to configure the |
609 |
VNC-server and to start it automatically at boot time. You have to replace |
VNC-server and to start it automatically at boot time. You have to replace |
610 |
x with the number of displays you want, and 123456 with your password The |
x with the number of displays you want, and 123456 with your password. The |
611 |
password must be between 5 and 8 characters, else the boot option will be |
password must be between 6 and 8 characters, else the boot option will be |
612 |
ignored. In other words the vncserver=2:MyPaSsWd option will give you access |
ignored. In other words the vncserver=2:MyPaSsWd option will give you access |
613 |
to two displays (display=1 on tcp/5901 and display=2 on tcp/5902). Display |
to two displays (display=1 on tcp/5901 and display=2 on tcp/5902). Display |
614 |
0 is reserved for X.Org since SystemRescueCd-1.1.0. |
0 is reserved for X.Org since SystemRescueCd-1.1.0. SystemRescueCd-1.5.7 and |
615 |
* nameif=xxx: You can can specify what interface name to give to a |
more recent accept a password longer than 8 chars (between 5 and 12 chars) |
616 |
particular interface using the mac address. You need SystemRescueCd-1.1.0 |
* nameif=xxx: You can specify what interface name to give to a particular |
617 |
or newer to do that. Here is how you can specify which interface |
interface using the mac address. You need SystemRescueCd-1.1.0 or |
618 |
is using which mac address on a machine with two network interfaces: |
newer to do that. Here is how you can specify which interface is |
619 |
|
using which mac address on a machine with two network interfaces: |
620 |
nameif=eth0!00:0C:29:57:D0:6E,eth1!00:0C:29:57:D0:64. Be careful, you have |
nameif=eth0!00:0C:29:57:D0:6E,eth1!00:0C:29:57:D0:64. Be careful, you have |
621 |
to respect the separator (comma between the interfaces and exclamation |
to respect the separator (comma between the interfaces and exclamation |
622 |
marks between the name and the mac address). You can also use the magic |
marks between the name and the mac address). You can also use the magic |
644 |
is loaded into memory. Computers with smaller memory won't be able to boot |
is loaded into memory. Computers with smaller memory won't be able to boot |
645 |
this way. The the system continues to work if the network is disconnected |
this way. The the system continues to work if the network is disconnected |
646 |
after the boot process. |
after the boot process. |
647 |
* netboot=nfs://ip:/path: mount an NFSv3 directory. The NFS url must be |
* netboot=nfs://ip:/path: mount an NFSv3 directory. The NFS url must be the |
648 |
the path of the directory that contains sysrcd.dat. Only NFSv3 can be used, |
path of the directory that contains sysrcd.dat. Only NFSv3 can be used, |
649 |
NFSv4 is not supported. NFS it allows computers with smaller memory to boot |
NFSv4 is not supported. NFS allows computers with smaller memory to boot |
650 |
SystemRescueCd from the network. After the boot process, the connection |
SystemRescueCd from the network. After the boot process, continued network |
651 |
is required or you will loose the access to the root file system. |
connection is required or you will loose access to the root file system. |
652 |
* netboot=nbd://ip:port: connect to an NBD server configured with sysrcd.dat |
* netboot=nbd://ip:port: connect to an NBD server configured with sysrcd.dat |
653 |
on ip:port. NBD is easier to configure than NFS (only one TCP port involved) |
on ip:port. NBD is easier to configure than NFS (only one TCP port involved) |
654 |
and it allows computers with smaller memort to boot SystemRescueCd from |
and it allows computers with smaller memory to boot SystemRescueCd from |
655 |
the network. After the boot process, the connection is required the access |
the network. After the boot process, the network connection continues to |
656 |
to the root system. |
be required to access the root file system. |
657 |
|
|
658 |
For information on activating speakup, see the speakup info page. |
For information on activating speakup, see the speakup info page. |
659 |
|
|
717 |
* ocs_live_extra_param will be used only when ocs_live_run=ocs-live-restore |
* ocs_live_extra_param will be used only when ocs_live_run=ocs-live-restore |
718 |
(not for ocs-live-general or any other), then it will be passed to |
(not for ocs-live-general or any other), then it will be passed to |
719 |
ocs-sr. Therefore these parameters are actually those of ocs-sr. |
ocs-sr. Therefore these parameters are actually those of ocs-sr. |
720 |
e.g. ocs_live_extra_param="-b -c restoredisk sarge-r5 hda" |
e.g. ocs_live_extra_param="--batch -c restoredisk sarge-r5 hda" |
721 |
* ocs_live_keymap is for keymap used in Clonezilla live. Man install-keymap |
* ocs_live_keymap is for keymap used in Clonezilla live. Man install-keymap |
722 |
for more details. |
for more details. |
723 |
e.g. ocs_live_keymap="NONE" (won't change the default layout) |
e.g. ocs_live_keymap="NONE" (won't change the default layout) |
747 |
example, add live-getty and console=ttyS0,38400n81 in the boot parameter. |
example, add live-getty and console=ttyS0,38400n81 in the boot parameter. |
748 |
//NOTE// |
//NOTE// |
749 |
* This parameter was added in Clonezilla live 1.2.3-22 or later. |
* This parameter was added in Clonezilla live 1.2.3-22 or later. |
750 |
* If "live-getty console=$tty,38400n81" are assigned in the boot parameters, |
* If "live-getty console=ttyS0,38400n81" are assigned in the boot |
751 |
ocs_live_run_tty will honor $tty, even other value is assigned to |
parameters, ocs_live_run_tty will honor ttyS0, even other value is assigned |
752 |
ocs_live_run_tty in boot parameter. |
to ocs_live_run_tty in boot parameter. |
753 |
* It's recommended to assign ocs_lang and ocs_live_keymap in the boot |
* It's recommended to assign ocs_lang and ocs_live_keymap in the boot |
754 |
parameters too. |
parameters too. |
755 |
* ip, this option allows you to specify the network parameters for |
* ip, this option allows you to specify the network parameters for |
873 |
|
|
874 |
live-initramfs(7) |
live-initramfs(7) |
875 |
================= |
================= |
876 |
|
:man source: 1.157.3 |
877 |
|
:man manual: Debian Live |
878 |
|
|
879 |
Name |
Name |
880 |
---- |
---- |
933 |
fetch=*URL*:: |
fetch=*URL*:: |
934 |
|
|
935 |
Another form of netboot by downloading a squashfs image from a given url, |
Another form of netboot by downloading a squashfs image from a given url, |
936 |
copying to ram and booting it. |
copying to ram and booting it. Due to current limitations in busyboxs wget |
937 |
|
and DNS resolution, an URL can not contain a hostname but an IP only. |
938 |
|
|
939 |
|
Not working: http://example.com/path/to/your_filesystem.squashfs |
940 |
|
Working: http://1.2.3.4/path/to/your_filesystem.squashfs |
941 |
|
|
942 |
|
Also note that therefore it's currently not possible to fetch an image from a |
943 |
|
namebased virtualhost of an httpd if it is sharing the ip with the main httpd |
944 |
|
instance. |
945 |
|
|
946 |
hostname=*HOSTNAME*, username=*USER*, userfullname=*USERFULLNAME*:: |
hostname=*HOSTNAME*, username=*USER*, userfullname=*USERFULLNAME*:: |
947 |
|
|
972 |
specification |
specification |
973 |
(e.g. ip=10.0.0.1::10.0.0.254:255.255.255.0::eth0,:::::eth1:dhcp). |
(e.g. ip=10.0.0.1::10.0.0.254:255.255.255.0::eth0,:::::eth1:dhcp). |
974 |
|
|
975 |
ip[=**frommedia**]:: |
ip=[**frommedia**]:: |
976 |
|
|
977 |
If this variable is set, dhcp and static configuration are just skipped |
If this variable is set, dhcp and static configuration are just skipped |
978 |
and the |
and the |
1010 |
normal scan |
normal scan |
1011 |
for block devices is performed. |
for block devices is performed. |
1012 |
|
|
1013 |
|
Instead of specifing an actual device name, the keyword 'removable' can |
1014 |
|
be used |
1015 |
|
to limit the search of acceptable live media to removable type only. Note |
1016 |
|
that |
1017 |
|
if you want to further restrict the media to usb mass storage only, you |
1018 |
|
can use |
1019 |
|
the 'removable-usb' keyword. |
1020 |
|
|
1021 |
{live-media-encryption|encryption}=**TYPE**:: |
{live-media-encryption|encryption}=**TYPE**:: |
1022 |
|
|
1023 |
live-initramfs will mount the encrypted rootfs TYPE, asking the passphrase, |
live-initramfs will mount the encrypted rootfs TYPE, asking the passphrase, |
1102 |
|
|
1103 |
noprompt |
noprompt |
1104 |
|
|
1105 |
Do not prompt to eject the CD on reboot. |
Do not prompt to eject the CD or remove the USB flash drive on reboot. |
1106 |
|
|
1107 |
nosudo:: |
nosudo:: |
1108 |
|
|
1140 |
or image |
or image |
1141 |
files. This results in shorter boot times. |
files. This results in shorter boot times. |
1142 |
|
|
1143 |
|
persistent-path=PATH |
1144 |
|
|
1145 |
|
live-initramfs will look for persistency files in the root directory of |
1146 |
|
a partition, |
1147 |
|
with this parameter, the path can be configured so that you can have multiple |
1148 |
|
directories on the same partition to store persistency files. |
1149 |
|
|
1150 |
{preseed/file|file}=**FILE**:: |
{preseed/file|file}=**FILE**:: |
1151 |
|
|
1152 |
A path to a file present on the rootfs could be used to preseed debconf |
A path to a file present on the rootfs could be used to preseed debconf |
1171 |
lead to problems by applications like "mono" which store binary paths on |
lead to problems by applications like "mono" which store binary paths on |
1172 |
installation. |
installation. |
1173 |
|
|
1174 |
|
silent |
1175 |
|
|
1176 |
|
If you boot with the normal quiet parameter, live-initramfs hides most |
1177 |
|
messages |
1178 |
|
of its own. When adding silent, it hides all. |
1179 |
|
|
1180 |
textonly |
textonly |
1181 |
|
|
1182 |
Start up to text-mode shell prompts, disabling the graphical user interface. |
Start up to text-mode shell prompts, disabling the graphical user interface. |