7.5. Building a SIMP ISO

The following guides provide information on building a SIMP ISO for yourself.

You may want to do this for various reasons including:

• Building a RHEL ISO

• Customizing the kickstart

• Adding your own packages

• Updating packages from the defaults

Warning

Prior to starting any build method, you will need to ensure that you follow the instructions in Environment Preparation.

• 7.5.1. Environment Preparation
  • 7.5.1.1. Getting Started
• 7.5.2. Mirroring Packages
  • 7.5.2.1. Getting Started
  • 7.5.2.2. Install Bolt
  • 7.5.2.3. Create the Pulp Cloning System
  • 7.5.2.4. Clone the Packages
  • 7.5.2.5. Copy the Repo Contents
  • 7.5.2.6. Copy the Packages Into the Build Container
  • 7.5.2.7. (Optional) Cleanup
• 7.5.3. Building SIMP From Source
  • 7.5.3.1. Getting Started
  • 7.5.3.2. Generating The ISO
  • 7.5.3.3. After You Build