How To Set An UCR Variable During Installation

Howto

Set an UCR variable during installation.

Step 1

Stop after the base installation and before deciding about the domain setup (see screenshot):
inst

Step 2

In this screen press “Ctrl-Alt-F2” to switch to the command line and press enter to activate the screen:
inst2

Step 3

Switch to the root environment of the fresh installed UCS server:

~ # chroot /target /bin/bash
root@unassigned-hostname:/#

Step 4

Set the variables according to your needs and make sure to use the “–force” flag.

root@unassigned-hostname:/# ucr set --force windows/domain="NETBIOSNAME"
root@unassigned-hostname:/# ucr set --force squid/kerberos/join/timeout=86400

Step 5

Switch back to the graphical screen by pressing “Ctrl-Alt-F5” and continue with the installation as usual.

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