Hi guys,
thanks for the responses.
I've followed this:
http://library.linode.com/advanced/custom-distro-howtowhich is a lot like the how-to that Mark referenced.
I've installed SME Server (SME 8B5) in virtualbox and when SME Server goes to a reboot after initial install, I killed the VM, resulting in a 'ready to config' SME Server at the next boot.
The real problem seems to be getting the LVM structure of SME Server over to linode. When I follow the above how-to's, I end up (of course) with only the SME Server /boot partition and not the LVM structure. Not bootable, but /boot by itself is transferred correctly.
I guess we need a partition/LVM guru pitching in some help here...?
Next there is the SME specific kernel and modules issue with Xen, but it seems James can help us with that
Regards,
guest