Cobbler is a network install server. cobbler supports pxe, virtualized installs, and reinstalling existing linux machines. the last two modes use a helper tool, 'koan', that integrates with cobbler. cobbler's advanced features include importing distributions from dvds and rsync mirrors, kickstart templating, integrated yum mirroring, and built-in dhcp/dns management. cobbler has a python and xmlrpc api for integration with other applications. there is also a web interface.

this package includes the common files.