Anthony Howe <achowe+netbsd%snert.com@localhost> writes: > I want to install a Debian Linux into a file image. > > Is there some way to get the Debian install media to start, if I extract > the xen/vmlinuz kernel from the .iso and use it to start the install so > I can then complete the rest of the install into the file image? First you have to choose HVM vs PV. With PV, you'll need a kernel, and you'll need not just a Xen PV kernel to install, but one that behaves the same way as the non-xen install kernel on the iso, which probably has a miniroot etc, or maybe it mounts root from the iso. The NetBSD XEN3_DOMU_INSTALL kernels have the same install miniroot. It may be easiest to use HVM mode and then pivot to PV after install. If you figure this out, please send details.
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