Choose a command-line installation if you prefer a non-windowing interface or for developing custom installation scripts. Installing components in console mode is similar to installing in GUI mode, except that you run the installer from the command line, and enter text to select the installation options.
Prerequisites
If you are installing the LinuxAMD64 image on a Red Hat 5.x machine, you must remount the DVD/CD drive to set the appropriate permissions for the installer to run properly.
Task- Insert the installation media into the DVD/CD drive.
If the installation program launches automatically, click Cancel to stop the installer.
To install the LinuxAMD64 image on a Red Hat 5.x machine, enter one of these commands to remount the drive:
- mount -t iso9660 /dev/hda /mnt/cdrom
- mount -o exec /dev/cdrom /media
- From a console, change to the setup directory.
The setup directory is the directory that contains setup.bin, installer.properties, and other installation files.
- Enter:
- Follow the instructions on the screen.