I'm trying to install FreeBSD 8.1-RELEASE from the DVD image on a remotely hosted server using a KVM-over-IP device. It has an external DVD drive plugged into it (I'm guessing USB.)
My ultimate aim is to install FreeBSD with a ZFS root as described on the wiki.
The machine recognises the DVD and boots sysinstall from it, however when I try to access the Fixit image, or even install FreeBSD from the DVD, I get the following message:
From what I've read, the message means there is no disk in the drive - but then how was it able to boot from it?
As this is a remotely-hosted machine, I can't just change the disk or insert a memory stick, so is there another way I can a) get the DVD drive recognised and working, or b) boot into the Fixit mode?
Thanks,
Andy
My ultimate aim is to install FreeBSD with a ZFS root as described on the wiki.
The machine recognises the DVD and boots sysinstall from it, however when I try to access the Fixit image, or even install FreeBSD from the DVD, I get the following message:
Code:
Cannot mount /dev/cd0 on /dist: device not configured (6)
From what I've read, the message means there is no disk in the drive - but then how was it able to boot from it?
As this is a remotely-hosted machine, I can't just change the disk or insert a memory stick, so is there another way I can a) get the DVD drive recognised and working, or b) boot into the Fixit mode?
Thanks,
Andy