Identifying Logical and Physical
Network Interface Names While
Installing a RHEL Linux OS
When you are configuring the RHEL Linux OS while installing it, you reach a point
where you must enter the logical and physical names (MAC addresses) of the
network interfaces.
This section explains how to launch a user shell during the Red Hat Linux
configuration to obtain the logical and physical network interface names that you
need to continue with the configuration.
▼ Launch User Shell and Identify Network
Interfaces
1. If you have not already done so, type: linux rescue at the boot prompt, then
press Enter.
The Choose a Language screen appears.
2. In the Choose a Language screen, select the appropriate language and click OK.
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