Installation Guide

Chapter 7 Installing Red Hat Linux 7.1
· HP recommends selecting a Custom System installation type, because this
mode includes the X Window graphical interface. ("Install Options" section)
· HP recommends using the default partitioning mode: Automatically partition
and REMOVE DATA ("Disk Partitioning" section)
NOTE The network settings need to be customized to your
environment. Please refer to Red Hat manuals should you need
further details on the networking settings.
· At the "Selecting Package Groups" Section, HP recommends selecting the X
Window graphical interface package
NOTE Remember to select an appropriate package group that matches
your network settings (example: the "DNS Name Server"
package may be required if you have set-up your new server to
be the DNS controller).
· Should you select to install a graphical interface, you will be prompted for
your video hardware and monitor references ("X Configuration" section).
o Red Hat will detect your chip as an nVidia chip.
o You can find HP monitors references on the back of your monitor.
o HP recommends selecting login type as "Graphical" ("Custom
Configuration" section).
PHASE 3 – Complete the Installation
1. Upon completion of the customization, the installation program asks for
confirmation before proceeding with the install. Click Next to proceed.
2. The installation may prompt for Red Hat Linux CD-ROM #2, depending on
the packages you choose to install.
3. HP recommends that you create a boot diskette that will allow you to boot
and manage your server when experiencing problems in loading your Red
Hat environment.
4. Click Exit to exit the installation program. Remove the CD from the drive.
5. The system reboots and loads your new Red Hat environment.
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