From fbbd8a611fedab63e54b00eb474486022c9dc16e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steven Spencer Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:50:56 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Changes to 8_6_installation.md * change tags * remove updated meta (handled internally now) * changed isos to ref 8.6 instead of 8.5 Most of these changes are for a Crowdin test --- docs/guides/8_6_installation.md | 79 ++++++++++++++++----------------- 1 file changed, 39 insertions(+), 40 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/guides/8_6_installation.md b/docs/guides/8_6_installation.md index eeb6e9eec1..10b13c19c7 100644 --- a/docs/guides/8_6_installation.md +++ b/docs/guides/8_6_installation.md @@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ Title: Installing Rocky Linux 8.6 author: wale soyinka contributors: tianci li, Steven Spencer -updated: 11-23-2021 --- # Installing Rocky Linux 8.6 @@ -23,7 +22,7 @@ https://www.rockylinux.org/download/ To download the ISO directly from the command line use the `wget` command: ``` -wget https://download.rockylinux.org/pub/rocky/8.5/isos/x86_64/Rocky-8.5-x86_64-minimal.iso +wget https://download.rockylinux.org/pub/rocky/8.6/isos/x86_64/Rocky-8.6-x86_64-minimal.iso ``` Rocky Linux ISOs are named following this convention: @@ -32,7 +31,7 @@ Rocky Linux ISOs are named following this convention: Rocky-.--.iso ``` -For example, `Rocky-8.5-x86_64-minimal.iso` +For example, `Rocky-8.6-x86_64-minimal.iso` !!! Note @@ -45,7 +44,7 @@ If you've downloaded the Rocky Linux ISO(s) on an existing Linux distribution, y First download the file that contains the official checksums for the available ISOs. While still in the folder that contains the downloaded Rocky Linux ISO download the checksum file for the ISO, type: ``` -wget https://download.rockylinux.org/pub/rocky/8.5/isos/x86_64/CHECKSUM +wget https://download.rockylinux.org/pub/rocky/8.6/isos/x86_64/CHECKSUM ``` Use the `sha256sum` utility to verify the integrity of the ISO file against corruption and/or tampering. @@ -57,7 +56,7 @@ sha256sum -c CHECKSUM --ignore-missing This will check the integrity of the ISO file downloaded previously, provided that it is in the same directory. The output should show: ``` -Rocky-8.5-x86_64-minimal.iso: OK +Rocky-8.6-x86_64-minimal.iso: OK ``` ## The Installation @@ -84,17 +83,17 @@ A quick media verification step will take place. This media verification step ca After the media check runs to completion and the media is successfully verified to be usable, the installer will automatically continue to the next screen. -Select the language you want to use to perform the installation in this screen. For this guide, we select _English (United States)_. Then click the Continue button. +Select the language you want to use to perform the installation in this screen. For this guide, we select *English (United States)*. Then click the Continue button. ## Installation Summary -The _Installation Summary_ screen is an all-in-one area where you make the important decisions about the operating system to be installed. +The *Installation Summary* screen is an all-in-one area where you make the important decisions about the operating system to be installed. The screen is roughly divided into the following sections: -- _Localization_: (Keyboard, Language Support, and Time & Date) -- _Software_: (Installation Source and Software Selection) -- _System_: (Installation Destination and Network & Hostname) +- *Localization*: (Keyboard, Language Support, and Time & Date) +- *Software*: (Installation Source and Software Selection) +- *System*: (Installation Destination and Network & Hostname) We will delve into each of these sections next and make changes where necessary. @@ -104,31 +103,31 @@ This section is used for customizing items related to the locale of the system. #### Keyboard -On our demo system in this guide, we accept the default value (_English US_) and make no changes. +On our demo system in this guide, we accept the default value (*English US*) and make no changes. -However if you need to make any changes here, from the _Installation Summary_ screen, click the Keyboard option to specify the keyboard layout of the system. You can add additional keyboard layouts if you need to in the ensuing screen and specify their order. +However if you need to make any changes here, from the *Installation Summary* screen, click the Keyboard option to specify the keyboard layout of the system. You can add additional keyboard layouts if you need to in the ensuing screen and specify their order. Click Done when you are finished with this screen. #### Language Support -The Language Support option on the _Installation Summary_ screen enables you to specify support for additional languages that you may need on the finished system. +The Language Support option on the *Installation Summary* screen enables you to specify support for additional languages that you may need on the finished system. -We will accept the default value (__English – United States__) and make no change, click Done. +We will accept the default value (**English – United States**) and make no change, click Done. #### Time & Date -Click the Time & Date option on the main _Installation Summary_ screen to bring up another screen that will allow you to select the time zone in which the machine is located. Scroll through the list of regions and cities and select the area closest to you. +Click the Time & Date option on the main *Installation Summary* screen to bring up another screen that will allow you to select the time zone in which the machine is located. Scroll through the list of regions and cities and select the area closest to you. -Depending on your installation source, the _Network Time_ option could be set to _ON_ or _OFF_ by default. Accept the default _ON_ setting; this allows the system to automatically set the correct time using the Network Time Protocol (NTP). Click Done after making any changes. +Depending on your installation source, the *Network Time* option could be set to *ON* or *OFF* by default. Accept the default *ON* setting; this allows the system to automatically set the correct time using the Network Time Protocol (NTP). Click Done after making any changes. ### Software Section -Under the _Software_ section of the _Installation Summary_ screen, you can select the installation source as well as additional packages (applications) that get installed. +Under the *Software* section of the *Installation Summary* screen, you can select the installation source as well as additional packages (applications) that get installed. #### Installation Source -Since we are performing our installation using a full Rocky 8 image, you will notice that _Local Media_ is automatically specified under the Installation Source section of the main _Installation Summary_ screen. We'll accept the preset defaults. +Since we are performing our installation using a full Rocky 8 image, you will notice that *Local Media* is automatically specified under the Installation Source section of the main *Installation Summary* screen. We'll accept the preset defaults. !!! Tip @@ -136,30 +135,30 @@ Since we are performing our installation using a full Rocky 8 image, you will no #### Software Selection -Clicking the Software Selection option on the main _Installation Summary_ screen presents you with the section of the installation where you can pick the exact software packages that get installed on the system. The software selection area is divided into : +Clicking the Software Selection option on the main *Installation Summary* screen presents you with the section of the installation where you can pick the exact software packages that get installed on the system. The software selection area is divided into : -- _Base Environment_ : Server, Minimal Install, Custom Operating System -- _Additional software for Selected Environment area_ : Selecting a Base Environment on the left side presents a variety of related additional software that can be installed for the given environment on the right side. +- *Base Environment* : Server, Minimal Install, Custom Operating System +- *Additional software for Selected Environment area* : Selecting a Base Environment on the left side presents a variety of related additional software that can be installed for the given environment on the right side. -Select the _Minimal Install_ (Basic functionality) option instead. +Select the *Minimal Install* (Basic functionality) option instead. Click Done at the top of the screen. ### System Section -The System section of the _Installation Summary_ screen is used for customizing and making changes to the underlying hardware of the target system. This is where you create your hard drive partitions or volumes, specify the file system to be used, and specify the network configuration. +The System section of the *Installation Summary* screen is used for customizing and making changes to the underlying hardware of the target system. This is where you create your hard drive partitions or volumes, specify the file system to be used, and specify the network configuration. #### Installation Destination -From the _Installation Summary_ screen, click the Installation Destination option. This takes you to the corresponding task area. +From the *Installation Summary* screen, click the Installation Destination option. This takes you to the corresponding task area. -You will see a screen displaying all the candidate disk drives that you have available on the target system. If you have only one disk drive on the system, as on our sample system, you will see the drive listed under _Local Standard Disks_ with a check mark beside it. Clicking the disk icon will toggle on or off the disk selection check mark. We want it selected/checked here. +You will see a screen displaying all the candidate disk drives that you have available on the target system. If you have only one disk drive on the system, as on our sample system, you will see the drive listed under *Local Standard Disks* with a check mark beside it. Clicking the disk icon will toggle on or off the disk selection check mark. We want it selected/checked here. -Under the _Storage Configuration_ Options section, select the Automatic radio button. +Under the *Storage Configuration* Options section, select the Automatic radio button. Then click Done at the top of the screen. -Once the installer determines that you have a usable disk, you will be returned to the _Installation Summary_ screen. +Once the installer determines that you have a usable disk, you will be returned to the *Installation Summary* screen. ### Network & Hostname @@ -171,7 +170,7 @@ The final task of the installation procedure deals with network configuration, w For each interface, you can either configure it using DHCP or manually set the IP address. If you choose to configure manually, be sure to have all the pertinent information ready, such as the IP address, netmask, and so on. -Clicking the Network & Hostname button in the main _Installation Summary_ screen opens the corresponding configuration screen. Among other things, you have the option to configure the hostname of the system (the name defaults to `localhost.localdomain`). +Clicking the Network & Hostname button in the main *Installation Summary* screen opens the corresponding configuration screen. Among other things, you have the option to configure the hostname of the system (the name defaults to `localhost.localdomain`). !!! Note @@ -186,7 +185,7 @@ The next important configuration task is related to the network interfaces on th Make sure the switch of the device you want to configure is flipped to the `ON` position in the right pane. We'll accept all the defaults in this section. -Click Done to return to the main _Installation Summary_ screen. +Click Done to return to the main *Installation Summary* screen. !!! Warning @@ -202,20 +201,20 @@ This section can be used for creating a password for the `root` user account and ### Set the Root Password -Click the _Root Password_ field under _User Settings_ to launch the _Root Password_ task screen. In the _Root Password_ text box, set a strong password for the root user. +Click the *Root Password* field under *User Settings* to launch the *Root Password* task screen. In the *Root Password* text box, set a strong password for the root user. !!! Warning The root superuser is the most privileged account on the system. Therefore, if you choose to use or enable it, it is crucial that you protect this account with a strong password. -Enter the same password again in the _Confirm_ text box. +Enter the same password again in the *Confirm* text box. Click Done. ### Create a User Account -Next click the _User Creation_ field under _User Settings_ to launch the _Create User_ task screen. This task area allows you to create a privileged or non-privileged (non-administrative) user account on the system. +Next click the *User Creation* field under *User Settings* to launch the *Create User* task screen. This task area allows you to create a privileged or non-privileged (non-administrative) user account on the system. !!! Info @@ -223,29 +222,29 @@ Next click the _User Creation_ field under _User Settings_ to launch the _Create We’ll create a regular user that can invoke superuser (administrator) powers, the same as the root user, when needed. -Complete the fields in the _Create User_ screen with the following information and then click Done: +Complete the fields in the *Create User* screen with the following information and then click Done: -_Full name_: +*Full name*: `rockstar` -_Username_: +*Username*: `rockstar` -_Make this user administrator_: +*Make this user administrator*: Checked -_Require a password to use this account_: +*Require a password to use this account*: Checked -_Password_: +*Password*: `04302021` -_Confirm password_: +*Confirm password*: `04302021` ### Start the Installation -Once you are satisfied with your choices for the various installation tasks, click the Begin Installation button on the main _Installation Summary_ screen. The installation will begin, and the installer will show the progress of the installation. When the installation begins, various tasks will begin running in the background, such as partitioning the disk, formatting the partitions or LVM volumes, checking for and resolving software dependencies, writing the operating system to the disk, and so on. +Once you are satisfied with your choices for the various installation tasks, click the Begin Installation button on the main *Installation Summary* screen. The installation will begin, and the installer will show the progress of the installation. When the installation begins, various tasks will begin running in the background, such as partitioning the disk, formatting the partitions or LVM volumes, checking for and resolving software dependencies, writing the operating system to the disk, and so on. !!! Note