Chapter 1. Installing CentOS

In this chapter, we will cover:

  • Downloading CentOS and confirming the checksum on Windows or OS X
  • Creating USB installation media on Windows or OS X
  • Performing an installation of CentOS using the graphical installer
  • Running a netinstall over HTTP
  • Installing CentOS using a kickstart file
  • Re-installing the boot loader
  • Troubleshooting the system in rescue mode
  • Getting started and customizing the boot loader
  • Updating the installation and enhancing the minimal install with additional administration and development tools

Introduction

This chapter is a collection of recipes that covers the basic practice of installing the CentOS 7 operating system. The purpose of this chapter is to show you how quickly you can get CentOS up and running ...

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