Chapter 1. Installing CentOS

In this chapter, we will cover:

• Downloading CentOS and confirming the checksum on Windows or OS X
• Creating USB installation media on Windows or OS X
• Performing an installation of CentOS using the graphical installer
• Running a netinstall over HTTP
• Installing CentOS using a kickstart file
• Re-installing the boot loader
• Troubleshooting the system in rescue mode
• Getting started and customizing the boot loader
• Updating the installation and enhancing the minimal install with additional administration and development tools