How to Install CentOS

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Navigate to the CentOS downloads page at https://www.centos.org/download/.

   You must burn the ISO file to CD or DVD before you can install CentOS on your system. ,, Your computer will recognize that the ISO file must be burned to disk, and automatically launch your default disk burner software.
   
   Launch Disk Utility if using Mac OS X, then click on “File,” select “Open Disk Image,” and open the ISO file you want burned to CD or DVD. ,,, Your system will boot from the installation CD and display the CentOS welcome screen. ,,,,,,,, You must enter your IP address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS Server credentials. ,,,, You can select the option to use all partitions and space, use only the Linux partition, shrink existing partitions, use free space, or create a custom layout.,,, The hard drive selected will proceed with installing CentOS. , CentOS will then begin installing itself on your system, which will take several minutes to complete based on the number of extra applications selected. ,,
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   Step 2: Click on “DVD ISO.” The Web page will refresh and display a number of ISO files for the latest version of CentOS hosted by users in the CentOS community.

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   Step 3: Click on any ISO link

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   Step 4: then select the option to save the file to your desktop.

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   Step 5: Insert a recordable CD or DVD into the disc drive on your computer.

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   Step 6: Navigate to your desktop and double-click on the ISO file.

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   Step 7: Click on “Burn.” Your disk burner software will then burn the CentOS ISO file to your disc.

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   Step 8: Insert the CD or DVD containing the CentOS installation file into the disk drive on your Linux system.

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   Step 9: Power on your computer.

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    Step 10: Highlight “Install or upgrade an existing system

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    Step 11: ” then press “Enter.”

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    Step 12: Select “Skip” when asked to test your media prior to installation

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    Step 13: then click “Next.” Performing the media test is not required to install CentOS

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    Step 14: and takes a relatively long time to perform.

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    Step 15: Select your preferred language

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    Step 16: then click “Next.”

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    Step 17: Select your keyboard language and layout

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    Step 18: then click “Next.”

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    Step 19: Select “Basic Storage Device” if your hard drive is attached locally to your system

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    Step 20: then click “Next.”

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    Step 21: Type a hostname for your CentOS server

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    Step 22: then click on “Configure Network.”

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    Step 23: Click on the appropriate tab for your network setup

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    Step 24: then select “Add.” For example

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    Step 25: if using a wired connection

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    Step 26: click on the “Wired” tab and select “Add.”

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    Step 27: Enter your network information into the required fields.

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    Step 28: Click on “Apply

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    Step 29: ” then click “Next.”

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    Step 30: Select your timezone

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    Step 31: then click “Next.”

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    Step 32: Enter a root password

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    Step 33: then type the password again for confirmation and click “Next.” The root password will be used for administering CentOS.

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    Step 34: Select the type of installation

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    Step 35: or partitioning you want used for CentOS.

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    Step 36: Select the device or partitions you want used

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    Step 37: then click “Next.”

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    Step 38: Verify that the correct device is selected in the Format Warning window

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    Step 39: then click “Format.”

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    Step 40: Select “Write changes to disk” to confirm you want CentOS installed on that partition.

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    Step 41: Select the applications you want installed with CentOS

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    Step 42: then click “Next.” You can install an Internet browser

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    Step 43: graphics tools

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    Step 44: and more.

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    Step 45: Remove the CD or DVD from your disk drive when CentOS informs you installation is complete.

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    Step 46: Click on “Reboot.” Your computer will reboot

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    Step 47: and CentOS is now installed on your machine.

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