17.8. Method: downloadKickstart


Description

Download the full contents of a kickstart file.

Parameters

The following parameters are available for this method:

  • string sessionKey
  • string ksLabel - The label of the kickstart to download.
  • string host - The host to use when referring to the satellite itself; usually this is the FQDN of the Satellite, but can be the IP address or shortname of it too
Returns

The following return values are available for this method:

  • string - The contents of the kickstart file

Note

If an activation key is not associated with the kickstart file, registration does not occur in the Satellite-generated %post section. If one is associated, it is used for registration.
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