+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #165730 +++ Description of problem: disklessrc had always brought up the boot interface (eg. eth0) and did a 'host' lookup before bringing up the loopback device. The 'host' lookup could cause the ipv6 module to be loaded before the loopback device is brought up which causes kernel-2.6.9-12.2.EL (the current RHEL-4-U2 kernel) to get an Oops and panic ( bug 165669 ). The workaround is to bring up the loopback device before the boot interface. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): All system-config-netboot versions prior to 0.1.26-1_EL4 with kernel-2.6.9-12.2-EL How reproducible: 100% Steps to Reproduce: Use system-config-netboot to create a diskless client with kernel-2.6.9-12.2-EL Actual results: Diskless client never boots - kernel panics Expected results: Diskless client should boot up fine Additional info:
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2005-486.html