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12.3. A Note about Linux Virtual Consoles
This information only applies to users of non-partitioned System p systems using a video card as their
console. Users of partitioned System i and System p systems should skip to
HMC
vterm".
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation program offers more than the dialog boxes of the installation
process. Several kinds of diagnostic messages are available to you, as well as a way to enter
commands from a shell prompt. The installation program displays these messages on five virtual
consoles, among which you can switch using a single keystroke combination.
A virtual console is a shell prompt in a non-graphical environment, accessed from the physical
machine, not remotely. Multiple virtual consoles can be accessed simultaneously.
These virtual consoles can be helpful if you encounter a problem while installing Red Hat Enterprise
Linux. Messages displayed on the installation or system consoles can help pinpoint a problem. Refer
Table 12.1, "Console, Keystrokes, and Contents"
to
used to switch to them, and their contents.
Generally, there is no reason to leave the default console (virtual console #6) for graphical installations
unless you are attempting to diagnose installation problems.
console
1
2
3
4
5
6
Table 12.1. Console, Keystrokes, and Contents
12.4. Using the HMC vterm
The HMC vterm is the console for any partitioned IBM System p or IBM System i system. This is
opened by right clicking on the partition on the HMC, and then selecting Open Terminal Window.
Only a single vterm can be connected to the console at one time and there is no console access for
partitioned system besides the vterm. This often is referred to as a 'virtual console', but is different
from the virtual consoles in
12.5. The Text Mode Installation Program User Interface
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux text mode installation program uses a screen-based interface that
includes most of the on-screen widgets commonly found on graphical user interfaces.
"Installation Program Widgets as seen in Boot Loader
Program Widgets as seen in Disk
process.
keystrokes
ctrl+alt+f1
ctrl+alt+f2
ctrl+alt+f3
ctrl+alt+f4
ctrl+alt+f5
ctrl+alt+f6
Section 12.3, "A Note about Linux Virtual Consoles"
Druid", illustrate the screens that appear during the installation
A Note about Linux Virtual Consoles
for a listing of the virtual consoles, keystrokes
contents
installation dialog
shell prompt
install log (messages from
installation program)
system-related messages
other messages
x graphical display
Configuration", and
Section 12.4, "Using the
.
Figure 12.2,
Figure 12.3, "Installation
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