Re: Update to CentOS 6.0 without CD/DVD reader

[Les Mikesell <lesmikesell@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 5:47 AM, Timothy Murphy <gayleard@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Les Mikesell 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.
>
>> Or, boot the Netinstall image and do an NFS intall from your local copy.
>
> Thanks for the suggestion.
> Unfortunately I don't have a second desktop on my local LAN.
> Will Netinstall allow me to use a partition on the same box
> that it is running on?

I think there is a way to do that, but haven't you had enough trouble
yet that you see the wisdom in having a backup system or at least a
removable/external drive that you can use for backups and installs?

-- 
  Les Mikesell
   lesmikesell@xxxxxxxxx
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