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Vultr iPXE Installation\n\n```bash\n# Set your variables\nVULTR_API_KEY=\"your-vultr-api-key-here\"\ncurl -s \"https://api.vultr.com/v2/ssh-keys\" -X GET -H \"Authorization: Bearer ${VULTR_API_KEY}\" | jq -r\n```\n\n```bash\ncurl -X POST \"https://api.vultr.com/v2/instances\" \\\\\n  -H \"Authorization: Bearer $VULTR_API_KEY\" \\\\\n  -H \"Content-Type: application/json\" \\\\\n  -d '{\n    \"region\": \"ewr\",\n    \"plan\": \"vhp-2c-4gb-amd\",\n    \"os_id\": \"159\",\n    \"sshkey_id\": \"'$SSHKEY_ID'\",\n    \"label\": \"centos7-vault-test\",\n    \"ipxe_chain_url\": \"https://centminmod.github.io/centos7-vault-ipxe/ipxe/centos7-vault.ipxe\"\n  }'\n```\n\n### 2. Access Installation\n\n- **Console**: Vultr console → Watch installation progress\n- **SSH**: Available after installation completes\n\n### 3. Login Credentials\n\n**Automated Installation:**\n- Root: `CentOS7Vault2024!`\n- User: `testuser` / `CentOS7Vault2024!`\n\n**Interactive Installation:**\n- Credentials set during installation\n\n## 📋 Installation Options\n\n### Option A: Interactive Installation (Default)\n\n- Uses iPXE script as-is\n- Prompts for configuration during install\n- Full control over setup process\n- Recommended for learning/testing\n\n### Option B: Automated Installation\n\n1. Edit `ipxe/centos7-vault.ipxe`\n2. Uncomment kickstart lines:\n   ```bash\n   # set kickstart_url https://centminmod.github.io/centos7-vault-ipxe/kickstarts/centos7-auto.ks\n   # set ks_opts inst.ks=${kickstart_url}\n   ```\n3. Commit and push changes\n4. Create VPS with updated iPXE URL\n\n## 🔧 Post-Installation\n\n### Verify Installation\n\n```bash\n# Check OS version\ncat /etc/centos-release\n\n# Verify vault repositories\nyum repolist\n\n# Check system status\nsystemctl status sshd\ndf -h\nfree -m\n```\n\n### Update System\n\n```bash\n# Update all packages\nsudo yum clean all\nsudo yum update -y\n\n# Install additional packages\nsudo yum install -y htop iotop lsof\n```\n\n## 🌐 URLs\n\n- **iPXE Script**: https://centminmod.github.io/centos7-vault-ipxe/ipxe/centos7-vault.ipxe\n- **Auto Kickstart**: https://centminmod.github.io/centos7-vault-ipxe/kickstarts/centos7-auto.ks\n- **Interactive KS**: https://centminmod.github.io/centos7-vault-ipxe/kickstarts/centos7-interactive.ks\n\n## ⚠️ Important Notes\n\n### CentOS 7 End of Life\n\n- **EOL Date**: June 30, 2024\n- **No Security Updates**: System vulnerable to new threats\n- **Testing Only**: Not suitable for production use\n- **Migration Path**: Use for ELevate testing to modern OS\n\n### Repository Configuration\n\nAll scripts automatically configure vault repositories:\n\n```ini\n[base]\nbaseurl=http://vault.centos.org/7.9.2009/os/x86_64/\n\n[updates] \nbaseurl=http://vault.centos.org/7.9.2009/updates/x86_64/\n\n[extras]\nbaseurl=http://vault.centos.org/7.9.2009/extras/x86_64/\n```\n\n## 🛠️ Troubleshooting\n\n### Installation Fails to Start\n\n1. **Check iPXE URL**: Verify GitHub Pages is active\n2. **Test Network**: Ensure DHCP works in VPS\n3. **Verify Console**: Use Vultr console for error messages\n\n### Boot Loop or Kernel Panic\n\n1. **Memory**: Ensure VPS has ≥1GB RAM\n2. **Disk Space**: Verify ≥25GB available\n3. **Hardware**: Some VPS types may have compatibility issues\n\n### Network Issues\n\n1. **DNS**: Script uses 8.8.8.8 for DNS\n2. **Connectivity**: Test `ping vault.centos.org`\n3. **Firewall**: Check VPS provider firewall rules\n\n### Package Installation Fails\n\n1. **Repository**: Verify vault.centos.org accessibility\n2. **GPG Keys**: May need manual key import\n3. **Network**: Check outbound HTTP/HTTPS access\n\n## 📚 Additional Resources\n\n- [CentOS Vault Archive](http://vault.centos.org/)\n- [iPXE Documentation](https://ipxe.org/)\n- [Kickstart Reference](https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/7/html/installation_guide/sect-kickstart-syntax)\n- [ELevate Project](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/leapp-repository)\n\n## 🤝 Contributing\n\n1. 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