Even when using bare-metal servers (and some virtualization platforms), it is entirely possible to script the installation process, to ensure that all builds are consistent and thus adhere to the SOE principle we set out earlier in this book. By following the processes set out in this chapter, you will ensure that all your servers are built in a consistent manner, regardless of the platform on which they are running.
Specifically, you gained experience of performing an interactive Linux installation environment, using PXE network booting. You then learned how to fully automate the build process, using kickstart and pre-seed scripts, to ensure that builds are completely unattended (and, hence, automated). Finally, you learned how to further customize the builds, by adding custom scripts to the build definition.
In the next chapter, we will proceed to look at the use of...