Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Chapter 2. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux

This chapter explains how to perform a Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation using the graphical, mouse-based installation program. The following topics are discussed:

  • Becoming familiar with the installation program's user interface

  • Starting the installation program

  • Selecting an installation method

  • Configuration steps during the installation (language, keyboard, mouse, partitioning, etc.)

  • Finishing the installation

2.1. The Graphical Installation Program User Interface

If you have used a graphical user interface (GUI) before, you are already familiar with this process; use your mouse to navigate the screens, click buttons, or enter text fields. You can also navigate through the installation using the [Tab] and [Enter] keys.