[Solved] Automating copying the kernel and initramfs files to UEFISYS

lobo2 · 2013-03-13 03:39:19

Beginners'_Guide#Install_and_configure_a_bootloader

as per the instruction I tried automating the kernel and initramfs copying from here UEFI_Bootloaders#Systemd, but the systemctl command fails saying invalid argument.

# systemctl enable efistub-update.path
Error message says something like systemctl enable operation failed invalid argument

How do I fix this? I left this step out as this shouldn't affect the system unless I run an update and the kernel is updated.

Last edited by lobo2 (2013-03-14 03:31:41)

jasonwryan · 2013-03-13 05:42:16

Is that the exact error message, or are you paraphrasing? You can query failed systemd units with systemctl --failed

You should also post your service file in case it has something broken in it...

lobo2 · 2013-03-13 12:43:49

jasonwryan wrote:

Is that the exact error message, or are you paraphrasing? You can query failed systemd units with systemctl --failed
You should also post your service file in case it has something broken in it...

I remember the error message, it says, systemctl enable operation failed invalid argument. I will try again and post the exact details when I get back to my machine later this evening.

teateawhy · 2013-03-14 01:55:18

This whole copying issue can be avoided if you mount your EFI partition at /boot .
Note: As of refind-efi 0.6.5, refind now automatically detects kernels in /boot. They do not have to be renamed to have a .efi extension either. Hence, the following sync scripts aren't needed if using refind.

teateawhy · 2013-03-14 02:08:54

Just read your other post. Please do not create new topics about the same issue, especially if the other topic contains vastly more information and the answer...

lobo2 · 2013-03-14 02:16:58

teateawhy wrote:

This whole copying issue can be avoided if you mount your EFI partition at /boot .
Note: As of refind-efi 0.6.5, refind now automatically detects kernels in /boot. They do not have to be renamed to have a .efi extension either. Hence, the following sync scripts aren't needed if using refind.

Yes, this can be a possible workaround, but I'm still considering the risks as detailed in the other post. newbies think too much, don't they.

teateawhy wrote:

Just read your other post. Please do not create new topics about the same issue, especially if the other topic contains vastly more information and the answer...

I wasn't sure if it is the same issue. This deals with systemctl command and the other deals with UEFI. I don't see a correlation other than mounting ESP as /boot doesn't need copying kernel every time it gets updated. That's one possible workaround, but the issues are different, aren't they?

Last edited by lobo2 (2013-03-14 02:24:47)

lobo2 · 2013-03-14 03:28:16

User error!

I typed a - instead of a .

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user-target

As you see the last word should have been .target instead of -target

I have an excuse, I was up until 4AM working on this the other day ......

lobo2 · 2013-03-14 03:28:59

lobo2 wrote:

I have an excuse, I was up until 4AM working on this the other day ......

but I still feel stupid!

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#1 2013-03-13 03:39:19

[Solved] Automating copying the kernel and initramfs files to UEFISYS

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Re: [Solved] Automating copying the kernel and initramfs files to UEFISYS

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