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DHCP

2007-01-23T07:06:59Z

Gfilippi:

== dhcpd ==
=== Problems starting dhcpd ===
==== Errors when trying to start ====
NOTE: This problem was found on this architecture, but may apply to others.
dhcp-1# uname -a
FreeBSD dhcp-1.one.example.com 6.0-RELEASE FreeBSD 6.0-RELEASE #0: Thu Nov 3 09:36:13 UTC 2005
root@x64.samsco.home:/usr/obj/usr/src/sys/GENERIC i386
dhcp-1#

dhcp-1# /usr/local/etc/rc.d/isc-dhcpd.sh start
chown: dhcpd: Invalid argument
/usr/local/etc/rc.d/isc-dhcpd.sh: WARNING: unable to change permissions of /var/run/dhcpd
/usr/local/etc/rc.d/isc-dhcpd.sh: WARNING: safe_run: chown dhcpd:dhcpd /var/db/dhcpd
/usr/local/etc/rc.d/isc-dhcpd.sh: WARNING: unable to change permissions of /var/db/dhcpd
chown: dhcpd: Invalid argument
/usr/local/etc/rc.d/isc-dhcpd.sh: WARNING: unable to change permissions of /var/db/dhcpd/dhcpd.leases
Starting dhcpd.
dhcp-1#

==== Find out if dhcpd is running ====
dhcp-1# ps -auwx | grep dhcp
root 94818 0.0 0.6 2188 1536 ?? Is 15Jan07 0:00.05 /usr/local/sbin/dhcpd
root 24289 0.0 1.1 3892 2612 p0 RV 6:22AM 0:00.00 grep dhcp (csh)

==== Stop dhcpd (if running) ====
dhcp-1# kill -9 94818

==== Verify that dhcpd has been stopped ====
dhcp-1# ps -auwx | grep dhcp
root 24293 0.0 0.1 348 208 p0 R+ 6:22AM 0:00.00 grep dhcp

==== Fix the problem ====
dhcp-1# /usr/local/etc/rc.d/isc-dhcpd.sh install
Added group "dhcpd".
Added user "dhcpd".
dhcp-1#

==== Start dhcpd normally ====
dhcp-1# /usr/local/etc/rc.d/isc-dhcpd.sh start
Starting dhcpd.
dhcp-1#

[[Category:FreeBSD for Servers]]

Talk:Installing FreeBSD from a Local FTP Site

2006-07-28T04:00:42Z

Gfilippi: Instructions to Help People in Windows

Wikis are great and this one has a lot of potential. I'd like to see all of the pages of the FreeBSD Handbook in here in an editable format. I started with this page because I need to install 10 FreeBSD servers and I don't want to burn 20 CDs to do it. I looked at the handbook, but it is light on details. I'll add them as I discover them.

== Proprietary ISO Mounting Software ==

Sorry I had to plug proprietary software here, but I don't know of anything else for this job. If anyone knows about some better software that runs on windows, please plug it instead. I have no problem with removing the plug to Daemon Tools if someone posts something FREE.

== FileZilla - Problems Running Anonymous ==

I usually use FileZilla server (GPL) when I need a Windows FTP server, but I never needed an anonymous server before. I was not able to log on anonymously to FileZilla server. I created a user anonymous and unchecked the password box, but to no avail. If there is another trick to this and anyone knows it, post it and I will put in a link to FileZilla. I just didn't want to put a link to software that was going to end up frustrating people. Also, if someone does know of an Open Source Windows FTP server that works with anonymous login, please let me know what that is.

== Instructions to Help People in Windows ==

I know some people will object to helping people in Windows. Even if it is to help them install FreeBSD. I just have to respectfully disagree and ask that you leave my instructions for those people up on the wiki. I also strongly dislike plugging proprietary software, and I would be happy to find anything to replace it.

Talk:Installing FreeBSD from a Local FTP Site

2006-07-28T03:57:42Z

Gfilippi: FileZilla - Problems Running Anonymous

Installing FreeBSD from a Local FTP Site

2006-07-28T03:53:08Z

Gfilippi: /* Windows */

== Creating a Local FTP Site with a FreeBSD Disc ==

FreeBSD discs are laid out in the same way as the FTP site. This makes it very easy for you to create a local FTP site that can be used by other machines on your network when installing FreeBSD.

=== Mount a FreeBSD CDROM ===
==== FreeBSD ====
On the FreeBSD computer that will host the FTP site, ensure that the CDROM is in the drive, and mounted on /cdrom.

# mount /cdrom

This only mounts the first CD. To recreate the entire FTP site keep reading.

=== Mount a FreeBSD CDROM Image ===
==== FreeBSD ====

==== Windows ====
Obtain software that will mount an iso image.
* Daemon Tools 3.4.7 ("Free" for non-commercial use. Not Open Source. Proprietary License.)
** Note: More recent versions contain adware.
** Install the software and mount the iso.

== Copy All Files to a New Directory to Recreate the FTP Site ==
=== FreeBSD ===
# cp -Rp /cdrom /ftproot

== Create Anonymous FTP Account ==
Create an account for anonymous FTP in /etc/passwd. Do this by editing /etc/passwd using vipw(8) and adding this line:

ftp:*:99:99::0:0:FTP:/cdrom:/nonexistent

== Enable FTP Service ==
=== FreeBSD ===
Ensure that the FTP service is enabled in /etc/inetd.conf.

=== Windows ===
* Obtain FTP Server software.
** [http://support.jgaa.com/index.php?MenuPage=download WarFTPD ("Free" Proprietary License)]
Anyone with network connectivity to your machine can now chose a media type of FTP and type in <nowiki>ftp://your machine</nowiki> after picking “Other” in the FTP sites menu during the install.

Note: If the boot media (floppy disks, usually) for your FTP clients is not precisely the same version as that provided by the local FTP site, then sysinstall will not let you complete the installation. If the versions are not similar and you want to override this, you must go into the Options menu and change distribution name to any.

Warning: This approach is OK for a machine that is on your local network, and that is protected by your firewall. Offering up FTP services to other machines over the Internet (and not your local network) exposes your computer to the attention of crackers and other undesirables. We strongly recommend that you follow good security practices if you do this.

Talk:Installing FreeBSD from a Local FTP Site

2006-07-28T02:50:43Z

Gfilippi: Proprietary ISO Mounting Software

Installing FreeBSD from a Local FTP Site

2006-07-28T02:48:17Z

Gfilippi: /* Windows */

== Creating a Local FTP Site with a FreeBSD Disc ==

FreeBSD discs are laid out in the same way as the FTP site. This makes it very easy for you to create a local FTP site that can be used by other machines on your network when installing FreeBSD.

=== Mount a FreeBSD CDROM ===
==== FreeBSD ====
On the FreeBSD computer that will host the FTP site, ensure that the CDROM is in the drive, and mounted on /cdrom.

# mount /cdrom

This only mounts the first CD. To recreate the entire FTP site keep reading.

=== Mount a FreeBSD CDROM Image ===
==== FreeBSD ====

==== Windows ====
Obtain software that will mount an iso image.
* Daemon Tools 3.4.7 ("Free" for non-commercial use. Not Open Source. Proprietary License.)
** Note: More recent versions contain adware.
** Install the software and mount the iso.

== Copy All Files to a New Directory to Recreate the FTP Site ==
=== FreeBSD ===
# cp -Rp /cdrom /ftproot

== Create Anonymous FTP Account ==
Create an account for anonymous FTP in /etc/passwd. Do this by editing /etc/passwd using vipw(8) and adding this line:

ftp:*:99:99::0:0:FTP:/cdrom:/nonexistent

== Enable FTP Service ==
=== FreeBSD ===
Ensure that the FTP service is enabled in /etc/inetd.conf.

=== Windows ===
* Obtain FTP Server software.
** [http://filezilla.sourceforge.net FileZilla (GPL)]
Anyone with network connectivity to your machine can now chose a media type of FTP and type in <nowiki>ftp://your machine</nowiki> after picking “Other” in the FTP sites menu during the install.

Note: If the boot media (floppy disks, usually) for your FTP clients is not precisely the same version as that provided by the local FTP site, then sysinstall will not let you complete the installation. If the versions are not similar and you want to override this, you must go into the Options menu and change distribution name to any.

Warning: This approach is OK for a machine that is on your local network, and that is protected by your firewall. Offering up FTP services to other machines over the Internet (and not your local network) exposes your computer to the attention of crackers and other undesirables. We strongly recommend that you follow good security practices if you do this.

Installing FreeBSD from a Local FTP Site

2006-07-28T02:47:28Z

Gfilippi: /* Creating a Local FTP Site with a FreeBSD Disc */

== Creating a Local FTP Site with a FreeBSD Disc ==

FreeBSD discs are laid out in the same way as the FTP site. This makes it very easy for you to create a local FTP site that can be used by other machines on your network when installing FreeBSD.

=== Mount a FreeBSD CDROM ===
==== FreeBSD ====
On the FreeBSD computer that will host the FTP site, ensure that the CDROM is in the drive, and mounted on /cdrom.

# mount /cdrom

This only mounts the first CD. To recreate the entire FTP site keep reading.

=== Mount a FreeBSD CDROM Image ===
==== FreeBSD ====

==== Windows ====
Obtain software that will mount an iso image.
* Daemon Tools 3.4.7 ("Free" for non-commercial use. Not Open Source. Proprietary License.)
** Note: More recent versions contain adware.
** Install the software and mount the iso.

== Copy All Files to a New Directory to Recreate the FTP Site ==
=== FreeBSD ===
# cp -Rp /cdrom /ftproot

== Create Anonymous FTP Account ==
Create an account for anonymous FTP in /etc/passwd. Do this by editing /etc/passwd using vipw(8) and adding this line:

ftp:*:99:99::0:0:FTP:/cdrom:/nonexistent

== Enable FTP Service ==
=== FreeBSD ===
Ensure that the FTP service is enabled in /etc/inetd.conf.

=== Windows ===
* Obtain FTP Server software.
** [[http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/ | FileZilla (GPL)]]
Anyone with network connectivity to your machine can now chose a media type of FTP and type in <nowiki>ftp://your machine</nowiki> after picking “Other” in the FTP sites menu during the install.

Note: If the boot media (floppy disks, usually) for your FTP clients is not precisely the same version as that provided by the local FTP site, then sysinstall will not let you complete the installation. If the versions are not similar and you want to override this, you must go into the Options menu and change distribution name to any.

Warning: This approach is OK for a machine that is on your local network, and that is protected by your firewall. Offering up FTP services to other machines over the Internet (and not your local network) exposes your computer to the attention of crackers and other undesirables. We strongly recommend that you follow good security practices if you do this.

Talk:Installing FreeBSD from a Local FTP Site

2006-07-28T01:52:03Z

Gfilippi:

Installing FreeBSD from a Local FTP Site

2006-07-28T01:49:41Z

Gfilippi:

== Creating a Local FTP Site with a FreeBSD Disc ==

FreeBSD discs are laid out in the same way as the FTP site. This makes it very easy for you to create a local FTP site that can be used by other machines on your network when installing FreeBSD.

1. On the FreeBSD computer that will host the FTP site, ensure that the CDROM is in the drive, and mounted on /cdrom.

# mount /cdrom

2. Create an account for anonymous FTP in /etc/passwd. Do this by editing /etc/passwd using vipw(8) and adding this line:

ftp:*:99:99::0:0:FTP:/cdrom:/nonexistent

3. Ensure that the FTP service is enabled in /etc/inetd.conf.

Anyone with network connectivity to your machine can now chose a media type of FTP and type in <nowiki>ftp://your machine</nowiki> after picking “Other” in the FTP sites menu during the install.

Note: If the boot media (floppy disks, usually) for your FTP clients is not precisely the same version as that provided by the local FTP site, then sysinstall will not let you complete the installation. If the versions are not similar and you want to override this, you must go into the Options menu and change distribution name to any.

Warning: This approach is OK for a machine that is on your local network, and that is protected by your firewall. Offering up FTP services to other machines over the Internet (and not your local network) exposes your computer to the attention of crackers and other undesirables. We strongly recommend that you follow good security practices if you do this.

Category:Installation

2006-07-28T01:41:10Z

Gfilippi:

This category is intended to handle articles relating to the installation of FreeBSD itself.

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