Re: Update to CentOS 6.0 without CD/DVD reader

[John R Pierce <pierce@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 08/28/11 6:52 AM, Timothy Murphy wrote:
> Now I'm wondering what is the best way to install CentOS-6,
> given that there is no CD/DVD driver on this machine.
>
> I have access to the internet, so I can download the CD/DVD .
> I know I could install through a USB stick;
> I'm just wondering if there is a more direct route.

A) PXE boot and do a network installation aka kickstart.   This would, 
of course, require another 'nix system on the LAN running DHCP, TFTP, 
and NFS

B) boot a USB stick with the Netinstall image, and point it at a http 
URL of the centos repository, which could be either a local mirror or 
one on the internet somewhere as long as your internet is reasonably 
fast and stable.  I'd suggest doing a bare minimal install this way, 
then adding other stuff post-install with yum.


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john r pierce                            N 37, W 122
santa cruz ca                         mid-left coast

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