@george1421 Hello… Problem SOLVED. It turns out the newest kernel that is easily made available using FOG version 1.2.0 works just fine with the new Dell OptiPlex 7440 all-in-one desktops. To be specific, that would be kernel 4.1.2.64.

Our problem arose because we use storage nodes in our various locations and almost all of our imaging uses one of them, not the master.

So while the master node was updated, using the FOG configuration kernel update utility, local nodes were still using older versions of bzImage. To get things working, I needed to log into the local node and quickly wget the correct kernel. I figured this out when I set one client to use the master node for imaging instead of the normal local node and the process completed normally.

I suppose the next version of FOG might automatically update storage nodes along with the master node, but now that we figured it out, we don’t mind doing it ourselves.

Thanks for your time and attention. This thread can be closed as “Solved” (but I don’t know how to do that.)

–Peter

@george1421 Hello… I tried the compatability test an the Optiplex 7440 all-in-one and it said it was not compatible. That’s what started my quest for an updated kernel. I tried the newest bzImage (July 11, 2016), but it didn’t work. It gets to the point where it almost starts imaging, then the screen goes black and the cursor blinks away in the lower left corner. Ironically, the system registered with FOG with no problem, and it recognizes it needs to start the imaging task. So the network communication seems okay. Possibly something a kernel option setting might correct. Thanks. --Peter

Hello… I followed the directions to obtain the newest kernel and replaced my bzImage files, so thanks for sending along clear directions for doing so. We did not have much luck getting it to work with a Dell Optiplex 7440, but that’s another thread. At least we know we are working an up-to-date bzImage. Thanks for your help. --PeterT

Hello… This may seem like a dumb question, but with FOG 1.2.0, when I go to the Kernel Update page, the only available “Published” kernels date from last year. July 2015 is the most recent. How does one go about updating this list? I can see from the fogproject.org/kernels site that there are newer versions available. That’s great. But I need to make them available locally. The July 2015 kernel is not working with our
newly purchased Optiplex computers (7440s).

We are otherwise extremely pleased with all the great work the FOG team has done. Our school district has used this imaging solution for years.

Thanks. --PeterT, July 12, 2016