Is this a good idea?

[JFASI]

We're putting together an Ubuntu lab, and there just has to be a better way of keeping many computers in package-sync than manually installing every single application by hand on every single machine. They all mount their /home folder via NFS, and passwords and logins are moderated by yp/NIS. Is it a good idea to export /bin and /sbin via NFS with only root having write access?

If not, is there a better way to manage a lab?

[bodhi.zazen]

IMO I would set up a local repository to reduce bandwidth and update the boxes with a cron job.

You can also look at LTSP

The edubuntu documentation will walk you through it.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/EdubuntuFAQ

[HermanAB]

You could use a NFS mounted root, but setting it up is a PITA. Parallel SSH or update scripts are easier.
http://www.theether.org/pssh/

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