<message>Update the _set_golden_from_path function to improve the handling of existing golden image files. Replace the existing unlink logic with a more robust method that safely removes files or broken symlinks using the missing_ok parameter. This change enhances the reliability of the backup upload process by ensuring that stale references are properly cleared before setting a new golden image path.
Eliminate the rpi-eeprom configuration steps from the first-boot script, simplifying the installation process. Update the documentation to clarify that the EEPROM boot order is now set via the dashboard or manually, rather than during first boot. Adjust package installation logs to reflect the removal of rpi-eeprom and ensure clarity in the installation process. Enhance overall documentation to guide users on the new EEPROM update methods.
Modify the first-boot script and documentation to set the EEPROM boot order to 0xf21, prioritizing eMMC boot followed by network boot. Adjust network boot settings for faster failure on DHCP timeouts and update related scripts and documentation to reflect these changes. Enhance the rescue script to directly modify EEPROM settings without requiring a chroot into eMMC, streamlining the recovery process for devices stuck in network-only boot. Update relevant documentation to ensure clarity on the new boot order and its implications.
Update NETWORK-BOOT-TROUBLESHOOTING.md to clarify the boot process and emphasize the need to disable PXE before rebooting to ensure EEPROM updates are applied. Enhance initramfs scripts to improve DHCP lease acquisition and capture the device's IP address more reliably. Add a revision tracking feature to the initramfs build process for better version control. Modify provisioning-client.sh to ensure proper reboot handling after deployment and backup actions.
Update NETWORK-BOOT-TROUBLESHOOTING.md to clarify the boot process after start4.elf, emphasizing the importance of config.txt settings for kernel and initramfs. Introduce checks for GPU logging and ensure proper configuration for UART. Modify initramfs scripts to improve DHCP lease acquisition and ensure shell output is directed to the serial console. Update ensure-tftpboot-config-kernel-initrd.sh to enforce necessary config settings and link DTB files in serial-prefix directories for better device compatibility.
Introduce a new section in NETWORK-BOOT-TROUBLESHOOTING.md addressing issues where boot stops after start4.elf, detailing necessary config.txt settings for kernel and initramfs. Include instructions for ensuring the presence of required files in the TFTP root and a command to verify configurations on the LXC. Update initrd.img to reflect changes in the network boot process.
Enhance the NETWORK-BOOT-LXC.md documentation with detailed steps for testing network boot functionality, including prerequisites, expected outcomes, and quick testing methods. Introduce a new section on monitoring network boot status on the LXC, outlining commands to check DHCP leases, dnsmasq status, and registered devices. Update the initramfs scripts to support a rescue mode for devices stuck in network-only boot, allowing users to change boot order settings. Include a new rescue script for eMMC management in the build process.
Implement a new API endpoint to retrieve current DHCP leases from dnsmasq, enhancing the dashboard's functionality for monitoring network devices. Update the home.html template to display DHCP lease information in a structured table format, including IP, MAC, hostname, and expiry details. Introduce buttons for enabling and disabling DHCP network boot, improving user interaction. Enhance JavaScript to fetch and display lease data dynamically, ensuring users have real-time visibility of network activity.
Enhance the dashboard API with new endpoints for managing DHCP network boot options, allowing devices to enable or disable network boot via POST requests. Update the device action handling to include a 'reboot' action, specifically for network devices. Modify the home.html template to display the current state of network boot and provide a button for disabling it. Update provisioning scripts to disable network boot after deployment or backup completion, ensuring devices boot from eMMC on the next startup. Improve user feedback and error handling throughout the changes.
