How to start the installer script from the DVD iso image?

[MrCCL]

I'm installing OPNsense as virtual on KVM and want to use "OPNsense-18.1.6-OpenSSL-dvd-amd64.iso" as install media, but it boot into live :-(
How can I start the installer script if possible from this ISO?

[MrCCL]

The install page ( https://docs.opnsense.org/manual/install.html) says:

[phoenix]

Further down that page it also gives details of how to install to HD:

If you have used a CD-ROM, VGA, Serial image without a config import you are by default able to (a) log into the root shell using the user "root" with password "opnsense", or (b) log into the installer using the user "installer" with password "opnsense". The GUI will listen on https://192.168.1.1/ for user "root" with password "opnsense". Using SSH, the "root" and "installer" users are available as well on IP 192.168.1.1. Note that these install medias are read-only, which means your current live configuration will be lost after reboot.

[MrCCL]

I still don't get it. Does the install script start if I login as "Installer"?

[bitman]

no, you have to boot the system as a live cd first and then install it...  :-\

[franco]

"have to" sounds so harsh, it has a couple of benefits.

But with 18.7 you will be able to escape to the early config import, type "!", hit enter, type "opnsense-installer", hit enter again and directly install if desired.


Cheers,
Franco

[MrCCL]

What a supprise! Login with "installer" sure does execute the installation program using the live DVD iso image.
franco: It would be nice it that was more clear on the https://docs.opnsense.org/manual/install.html page ;-)

[marjohn56]

It's there... with a big blue !Note, how much clearer do you want it.


If in doubt... RTFM! 8)

[bitman]

talking about harsh...

[marjohn56]

No, if I was being harsh I wouldn't have used a smiley. :)

[marjohn56]

Maybe it would be better to just add an option to the menu, as a lot of peeps do not read the docs first.


@Franco, how about a new menu option '99. Run Installer'

[Ciprian]

+1 for "Run installer" in the console

[franco]

A bit of context when option "99" went away... https://github.com/opnsense/core/commit/710f00e842

I agree the manual could be more explicit, but the information is all there. It's also displayed on the console that you then log in to....

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Welcome!  Both `root' and `installer' users are available for system
setup or invoking the installer, respectively.  The predefined root
password works for both accounts.

I'm not opposed to change, so my question is simply: what's wrong with the installer user? Why do people keep skipping over messages at the tip of their nose and ask for better manuals at the same time?  :)

The "99" option is easily emulated and by "8" and "opnsense-installer" ever since.


Cheers,
Franco

[marjohn56]

It's for users who do not RTFM.... or prompts.  8)

[Ciprian]

:))))))))))))

OK then, let's have a "99 - Run installer" which will display "RTF Manual or Prompts" when accessed! :))