Defeated by a remote network install

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So I tried to "depenguinate" a shared dedicated server a friend of mine runs. Of course, the only way this could end is horrible failure. I'm trying to work with our hosting provider to fix the install, but, ugh...

The whole thing should be fine, save for the fact that I forgot to create /etc/fstab

So, note to self: If you ever try to remotely reinstall a system, be sure to make a checklist of the steps involved.