linux - debootstrap creates blank fstab ("UNCONFIGURED FSTAB FOR BASE SYSTEM") - how do i configure fstab for the first time?

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2013-08
  • Stacey Anne

    I've been following this tutorial to create a custom amazon ec2 image. It looks like debootstrap doesn't set up the fstab anymore.

    When I get to the mount /proc step, it complains:

    warning: can't open /etc/mtab: No such file or directory
    mount: can't find /proc in /etc/fstab or /etc/mtab
    

    What do I need to do in order to configure the fstab for the first time? I have got a copy of the fstab on my local Linux Debian install but I don't know if there is some script/config command I have to run in order to configure the system. Also, do i need to create /etc/mtab?

  • Answers
  • Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams

    It's a plain text file, and you can open it in any text editor (e.g. vim, emacs, nano) to add entries to it. /etc/mtab is created on the fly, and you should not modify it.


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