For CentOS 6 users it may be difficult to understand and use new CentOS 7 installer but for Fedora users it is an easy one. To ease the life of new CentOS 7 users, here are steps for minimal CentOS 7 install.
Boot from DVD
Select Install CentOS 7 by pressing ↑ and press ↵
Language Selection
Select your language and Click “continue”
Installation Summary
This is the main install setup screen. We will be configuring following sections
- NETWORK & HOSTNAME
- DATE & TIME
- INSTALLATION DESTINATION
Network Settings
I will be using DHCP, so clicking off to turn it on is enough. Static IP can be configured by clicking congfigure button. Hostname can be changed in hostname text entry box. When completed, Click “Done”
Date Time Settings
Select your timezone and Click “Done”
Note:If Network time is off, this indicates that Network setup is not correct
Install Destination Setup
Select Disks to be used for installation
Select “I will configure partitioning.” Click “Done”Paritioning
Select Disks partitioning scheme Click “Click here to create them automatically”
Click “Done”
Click “Accept Changes”
Click “Begin Installation”
Begin install
While installation is going on, setup root password and create a user account
Click “ROOT PASSWORD”
Setup Users
Enter strong password for root user
Click “Done”
Click “USER CREATION”
Enter Full Name, Username, Check mark “Make this use administrator”, Enter strong password
Click “Done”
Finish Installation
Wait for installation to complete
and Click “Reboot”
First Boot
First Login
Secure the System
When yum update completes, reboot the system