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Fedora CoreOS Setup Guide – Ignition Files Without the Frustration

  • The article provides a guide on setting up Fedora CoreOS using Ignition files without facing frustrations.
  • CoreOS setup challenges often stem from the initial entry point rather than complexity.
  • The guide simplifies the process of creating an Ignition file for a functional Fedora CoreOS system.
  • The Ignition file is crucial, defining the system configuration pre-installation.
  • A YAML file is created first, specifying SSH access for the default user, and then converted to JSON using Butane.
  • The JSON Ignition file is what CoreOS reads during the initial boot to configure the system.
  • The article details the process of making the Ignition file available to CoreOS during installation, often a stumbling block for users.
  • One method is hosting the file on a local HTTP server, easily set up using Python.
  • Alternative methods to provide the Ignition file include using a USB stick, cloud providers, or network boot.
  • The installation process involves booting from the Fedora CoreOS ISO and executing coreos-installer with the Ignition file URL.

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