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To "press" a button, position the cursor over the button (using [Tab], for example) and press [Space]
or [Enter]. To select an item from a list of items, move the cursor to the item you wish to select and
press [Enter]. To select an item with a checkbox, move the cursor to the checkbox and press [Space]
to select an item. To deselect, press [Space] a second time.
Pressing [F12] accepts the current values and proceeds to the next dialog; it is equivalent to pressing
the OK button.
Caution
Unless a dialog box is waiting for your input, do not press any keys during the installation process
(doing so may result in unpredictable behavior).
3.2.2. Displaying Online Help
Once the installation program is loaded into memory, you can obtain information about the installation
process and options by pressing [F1] through [F6]. For example, press [F2] to see general information
about the online help screens.
3.3. Selecting an Installation Method
What type of installation method do you wish to use? The following installation methods are available:
CD-ROM
If you have a CD-ROM drive and the Red Hat Linux CD-ROMs, you can use this method. You
will need a boot disk or a bootable CD-ROM. Refer to Section 3.4, for CD-ROM installation
instructions.
NFS Image
If you are installing from an NFS server using ISO images or a mirror image of Red Hat Linux,
you can use this method. You will need a network boot disk. Refer to Section 3.6, for network
installation instructions. Please note that NFS installations may also be performed in GUI mode.
FTP
If you are installing directly from an FTP server, use this method. You will need a network boot
disk. Refer to Section 3.7, for FTP installation instructions.
HTTP
If you are installing directly from an HTTP (Web) server, use this method. You will need a
network boot disk. Refer to Section 3.8, for HTTP installation instructions.
Chapter 3. Installing Red Hat Linux Advanced Server
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