Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1

Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS Installation Guide

Copyright © 2003 by Red Hat, Inc.

ISBN: N/A

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Document Conventions

2. How to Use This Manual

2.1. We Need Feedback!

I. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS

1. Steps to Get You Started

1.1. Do You Have the Right Components?
1.2. Is Your Hardware Compatible?
1.3. Do You Have Enough Disk Space?
1.4. Can You Install Using the CD-ROM?
1.5. Which Installation Class is Best For You?

2. System Requirements Table

3. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS

3.1. The Installation Program User Interface
3.2. Starting the Installation Program
3.3. Selecting an Installation Method
3.4. Beginning the Installation
3.5. Language Selection
3.6. Keyboard Configuration
3.7. Mouse Configuration
3.8. Welcome to Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS
3.9. Install Options
3.10. Disk Partitioning Setup
3.11. Automatic Partitioning
3.12. Partitioning Your System
3.13. Partitioning with fdisk
3.14. Boot Loader Installation
3.15. GRUB Password
3.16. Network Configuration
3.17. Firewall Configuration
3.18. Language Support Selection
3.19. Time Zone Configuration
3.20. Account Configuration
3.21. Package Group Selection
3.22. X Configuration — Video Card
3.23. Preparing to Install
3.24. Installing Packages
3.25. Boot Disk Creation
3.26. X Configuration — Monitor and Customization
3.27. Installation Complete

4. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS via Text Mode

4.1. Things You Should Know
4.2. The Installation Program User Interface
4.3. Starting the Installation Program
4.4. Installation Cross-Reference Table
4.5. Installing from a Hard Drive
4.6. Installing over a Network

II. Appendixes

A. Removing Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS

B. Getting Technical Support

B.1. Remember to Sign Up
B.2. An Overview of Red Hat Support
B.3. Scope of Red Hat Support
B.4. How to Get Technical Support
B.5. Questions for Technical Support

C. Troubleshooting Your Installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS

C.1. You are Unable to Boot Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS
C.2. Trouble Beginning the Installation
C.3. Trouble During the Installation
C.4. Problems After Installation

D. An Introduction to Disk Partitions

D.1. Hard Disk Basic Concepts

E. Driver Disks

E.1. Why Do I Need a Driver Disk?

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