Boot Loader Options - Red Hat ENTERPRISE LINUX 4 System Administration Manual

Chapter 2. Kickstart Configurator
• HTTP — Choose this option to install or upgrade from an HTTP server. In the text field for the HTTP
server, enter the fully-qualified domain name or IP address. For the HTTP directory, enter the name
of the HTTP directory that contains the RedHat directory. For example, if the HTTP server contains
the directory /mirrors/redhat/i386/RedHat/, enter /mirrors/redhat/i386/ for the HTTP
directory.
• Hard Drive — Choose this option to install or upgrade from a hard drive. Hard drive installations
require the use of ISO (or CD-ROM) images. Be sure to verify that the ISO images are intact
before you start the installation. To verify them, use an md5sum program as well as the linux
mediacheck boot option as discussed in the Installation Guide. Enter the hard drive partition that
contains the ISO images (for example, /dev/hda1) in the Hard Drive Partition text box. Enter the
directory that contains the ISO images in the Hard Drive Directory text box.

2.3. Boot Loader Options

Figure 2.3. Boot Loader Options
GRUB is the default boot loader for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. If you do not want to install a boot
loader, select Do not install a boot loader. If you choose not to install a boot loader, make sure you
create a boot diskette or have another way to boot your system, such as a third-party boot loader.
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