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Chapter 1:Steps to Get You Started
Linux AS CD-ROM, change to the directory containing the desired image file, and use the following
command (changing the name of the image file and diskette device as appropriate):
# dd if=boot.img of=/dev/fd0 bs=1440k
To make another diskette, label that diskette, and run
dd
again, specifying the appropriate image file.
1.5 Which Installation Class is Best For You?
Usually, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS is installed on its own disk partition or set of partitions, or over
another installation of Linux.
WARNING
Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS over another installation of
Linux (including Red Hat Linux) does not preserve any information
(files or data) from a prior installation. Make sure you save or back up
any important files!
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS provides two different classes, or types, of installations:
Advanced Server
An Advanced Server installation is specifically targeted at server installations capable of high
levels of availablity through load balancing and failover capacities. The Advanced Server con-
figuration includes, at your option, the ability to install a default X Window System environment
with management, as well as the necessary components for clustering together two or more sys-
tems to achieve higher levels of performance to meet the demands of high performance server
environments.
Custom
A Custom installation allows you the greatest flexibility during your installation. You choose
your boot loader, which packages you want, and more. Custom installations are most appropri-
ate for those users more familiar with Red Hat Linux installations and for those afraid of losing
complete flexibility.
These classes give you the option of simplifying the installation process (with some potential for loss
of configuration flexibility), or retaining flexibility with a slightly more complex installation process.
Next, take a detailed look at each class, so you can decide which one is right for you.
Summary of Contents for ENTERPRISE LINUX AS 2.1 -
Page 1: ...Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2 1 The Official Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS Installation Guide ...
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Page 14: ...xiv Introduction ...
Page 15: ...Part I Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS ...
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Page 26: ...26 Chapter 1 Steps to Get You Started ...
Page 30: ...30 Chapter 2 System Requirements Table ...
Page 80: ...80 Chapter 3 Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS ...
Page 94: ...94 Chapter 4 Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS via Text Mode ...
Page 95: ...Part II Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS ...
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Page 100: ...100 Chapter 5 Introduction ...
Page 114: ...114 Chapter 6 Linux Virtual Server Overview ...
Page 153: ...Part III Appendixes ...
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Page 156: ...156 Appendix A Additional Resources for LVS Clustering ...
Page 160: ...160 Appendix B A Sample etc sysconfig ha lvs cf File ...
Page 162: ...162 Appendix C Removing Red Hat Linux ...
Page 168: ...168 Appendix D Getting Technical Support ...
Page 178: ...178 Appendix E Troubleshooting Your Installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS ...