Performing an installation of CentOS using the graphical installer

In this recipe we will learn how to perform a typical installation of CentOS using the graphical tools provided by the system installer.

In many respects this is considered to be the recommended approach to installing your system as it not only provides you with the chance to create the desired hard disk partitions, but also provides the ability to customize package selection. Your installation will then form the basis of a server on which you can build, develop, and run any type of service you may want to provide in the future.

Getting ready

Before we begin, it is assumed that you have followed a previous recipe in which you were shown how to download CentOS, confirm the checksum ...

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