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Scripted Installation Prompts for Keyboard and Language Selections (7997330)

Details

When you generate a kickstart configuration file using VI Web Access, the generated file does not contain entries specifying the keyboard, language, and language support selections. Therefore, when you run a scripted installation using this kickstart file, the installer pauses and prompts you to specify these values manually.

Solution

Supply the values when prompted to continue the installation.

Alternatively, edit the kickstart file to specify these options. You must specify the lang, langsupport, and keyboard options. For example, for an installation using a U.S. keyboard and U.S. English, add the following lines to the kickstart file commands section:

lang en_US

langsupport --default en_US

keyboard us

For more information on editing kickstart files, see the Installation and Upgrade Guide, available at www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_installation_guide.pdf.

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