Ubuntu Preseed Install Configuration Generator

Follow these steps to create a custom Ubuntu ISO with your preseed file:

1. Download the official Ubuntu ISO image from the Ubuntu website.
2. Use tools like mkisofs or genisoimage on your local machine to embed the preseed file.

3. Follow these steps to create a custom ISO:

   
   # Mount the original ISO
   mkdir /mnt/iso
   sudo mount -o loop ubuntu.iso /mnt/iso
   
   # Copy contents to a working directory
   mkdir ~/custom-iso
   rsync -a /mnt/iso/ ~/custom-iso/
   
   # Place the downloaded preseed file in the appropriate directory
   cp ~/Downloads/preseed.cfg ~/custom-iso/preseed/
   
   # Create the new ISO
   sudo mkisofs -r -V "Custom Ubuntu ISO" \
       -cache-inodes -J -l -b isolinux/isolinux.bin \
       -c isolinux/boot.cat -no-emul-boot -boot-load-size 4 \
       -boot-info-table -o ~/custom-ubuntu.iso ~/custom-iso
                               

   Notes:

   • Replace ubuntu.iso with the name of your downloaded Ubuntu ISO.
   • Adjust paths as necessary for your system.
   • You may need to modify the bootloader configuration (optional).

4. Burn or deploy your custom ISO:

   • Use a tool like Etcher or Rufus to create a bootable USB drive with your custom ISO.
   • If using a virtual machine, you can directly boot from the ISO file.
   • For physical servers, you may need to burn the ISO to a DVD.