homelab/metal/README.md

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Provision hardware

  • Download and extract Debian Bullseye netboot installer from the official repository.
  • Render config files (PXE config, GRUB config, preseed files etc.) from their corresponding templates.
  • Spin up an PXE environment (DHCP, TFTP and HTTP server) using Docker compose.
  • Wake machines using WoL to install the OS via PXE. Machines will auto reboot into the finished preseeded OS after the installation is complete.
  • Tear down the docker compose project for PXE.