Installing CentOS using Anaconda in graphics mode

In this recipe, you'll learn how to install CentOS using the graphical installer Anaconda. This is the most common way that CentOS is installed, although there are other ways too (some of which are discussed in later recipes). This approach is also the easiest installation method, especially for setting up single-server deployments.

Getting ready

This recipe assumes that you have a copy of the CentOS 7 installation medium. If you don't, visit https://www.centos.org and download a minimal ISO image. You'll also need to make a physical disc from the image. Instructions for burning the ISO image to disc can be found at https://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/CD_burning_howto.html.

Tip

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