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# Installing Rocky Linux 9

This is a detailed guide for installing a 64-bit version of the Rocky Linux distribution on a standalone system. We will be performing a server class install, and stepping through the installation and customization options.
This is a detailed guide for installing a 64-bit version of the Rocky Linux distribution on a standalone system. We will perform a server-class installation and walk through the installation and customization options.

## Operating System Installation Prerequisites

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!!! Note

The Rocky Project web page lists several mirrors located around the globe. Choose the mirror geographically closest to you. The list of official mirrors can be found [here](https://mirrors.rockylinux.org/mirrormanager/mirrors).
The Rocky Project website lists several mirrors located around the world. Select the mirror that is geographically closest to you. The list of official mirrors can be found [here](https://mirrors.rockylinux.org/mirrormanager/mirrors).

## Verifying the Installation Program ISO File

If you've downloaded the Rocky Linux ISO(s) on an existing Linux distribution, you can use the `sha256sum` utility to verify that file(s) you downloaded are not corrupt. We will show an example of verifying the `Rocky-9.6-x86_64-minimal.iso` file by checking its checksum.
If you've downloaded the Rocky Linux ISO(s) on an existing Linux distribution, you can use the `sha256sum` utility to verify that the file(s) you downloaded are not corrupt. We will demonstrate how to verify the `Rocky-9.6-x86_64-minimal.iso` file by checking its checksum.

1. Download the file that contains the official checksums for the available ISOs.

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sha256sum -c CHECKSUM --ignore-missing
```

This checks the integrity of the ISO file downloaded previously, provided that it is in the same directory. You should see this output:
This checks the integrity of the previously downloaded ISO file, provided it is in the same directory. You should see this output:

```text
Rocky-9.6-x86_64-minimal.iso: OK
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!!! tip

Before installing properly, the system’s Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) should be preconfigured to boot from the correct medium.
Before installing, the system’s Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) must be preconfigured to boot from the correct medium.

If you set the computer up to boot from the media with the ISO file, you can begin the installation.

1. Insert and boot from the installation medium (optical disk, USB flash drive, and so on).
1. Insert and boot from the installation medium (e.g., optical disk, USB flash drive).

2. Once the computer has booted, you see the Rocky Linux 9.6 welcome splash screen.

![Rocky Linux installation splash screen](images/installation_9_6_F01.png)

3. If you do not press any key, the installation program starts a countdown, after which the installation process automatically executes the default, highlighted, option:
3. If you do not press any key, the installation program starts a countdown, after which the installation process automatically executes the default, highlighted option:

`Test this media & install Rocky Linux 9.6`

You can also press ++enter++ at any time to start the process immediately.

4. A quick media verification step takes place.
This media verification step can save you the trouble of starting the installation only to discover halfway through that the installation program has to stop because of bad installation media.
This media verification step can save you the trouble of starting the installation only to discover halfway through that the installation program has to stop due to faulty installation media.

5. After the media check runs to completion and the media is successfully verified to be usable, the installation program automatically continues to the next screen.
5. After the media check is completed and the media is successfully verified as usable, the installation program automatically proceeds to the next screen.

6. Select the language you want to use to perform the installation in this screen. For this guide, we select *English (United States)*. Then click the ++"continue"++ button.
6. Select the language you want to use to install this screen. For this guide, we select *English (United States)*. Then click the ++"continue"++ button.

## Installation Summary

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- *SYSTEM*
- *USER SETTINGS*

We will delve into each of these sections next and make changes where necessary.
We will delve into each of these sections next and make any necessary changes.

### Localization Section

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In this guide's demo system, we accept the default value (*English US*) and make no changes.

However, if you need to make any changes here, from the *Installation Summary* screen, click the ++"keyboard"++ option to specify the system's keyboard layout. Using the ++plus++ button, you can add additional keyboard layouts if you need to in the ensuing screen and even specify your preferred order.
However, if you need to make any changes here, from the *Installation Summary* screen, click the ++"keyboard"++ option to specify the system's keyboard layout. Using the ++plus++ button, you can add additional keyboard layouts if you need to in the ensuing screen and even select your preferred order.

When you finish with this screen, click ++"done"++.

#### Language Support

The `Language Support` option on the *Installation Summary* screen lets you specify support for additional languages.

We will accept the default value - **English (United States)** and make no change, click ++"done"++.
We will accept the default value, **English (United States)**, and make no changes. Click "Done".

#### Time & Date

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!!! Tip

The installation Source area allows you to perform a network-based installation (for example, if you use the Rocky Linux boot ISO - Rocky-9.6-x86_64-boot.iso). For a network-based installation, you need first to ensure that a network adapter on the target system is properly configured, and can reach the internet. To perform a network-based installation, click ++"Installation Source"++ and then select the ++"On the network"++ radio button. Once selected, choose the correct protocol and type in the URI for the installation source. Click ++"Done"++.
The installation Source area allows you to perform a network-based installation (for example, if you use the Rocky Linux boot ISO - Rocky-9.6-x86_64-boot.iso). For a network-based installation, you must first ensure that a network adapter on the target system is configured correctly and can access the internet. To perform a network-based installation, click ++"Installation Source"++ and then select the ++"On the network"++ radio button. Once selected, choose the correct protocol and type in the URI for the installation source. Click ++"Done"++.

#### Software Selection

Clicking the ++"Software Selection"++ option on the main *Installation Summary* screen presents you with the installation section where you can pick the exact software packages installed on the system. There are two software selection areas:
Clicking the ++"Software Selection"++ option on the main *Installation Summary* screen presents you with the installation section where you can select the exact software packages installed on the system. There are two software selection areas:

- **Base Environment**: Minimal Installation and Custom operating system
- **Additional software for Selected Environment**: Selecting a Base Environment on the left side presents a variety of related additional software to install for the given environment on the right side.
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### System Section

Use the System section of the *Installation Summary* screen for customizing and making changes to things related to the underlying hardware of the target system. This is where you create your hard disk drive partitions or volumes, specify the file system, specify the network configuration, enable or disable KDUMP or select a Security Profile.
Use the System section of the *Installation Summary* screen for customizing and making changes to things related to the underlying hardware of the target system. This is where you create your hard disk drive partitions or volumes, specify the file system, specify the network configuration, enable or disable KDUMP, or select a Security Profile.

#### Installation Destination

From the *Installation Summary* screen, click the ++"Installation Destination"++ option. This takes you to the corresponding task area.

You will see a screen displaying all the candidate disk drives that you have available on the target system. If you have only one disk drive on the system, as on our sample system, you see the drive listed under *Local Standard Disks* with a checkmark beside it. Clicking the disk icon will toggle on or off the disk selection checkmark. Keep it checked to select the disk.
You will see a screen displaying all the candidate disk drives available on the target system. If you have only one disk drive on the system, as on our sample system, you see the drive listed under *Local Standard Disks* with a checkmark beside it. Clicking the disk icon toggles the disk selection checkmark on or off. Keep it checked to select the disk.

Under the *Storage Configuration* section:

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### Network & Host Name

The next important task of the installation procedure under the System area deals with network configuration, where you can configure or tweak network-related settings for the system.
The following important task of the installation procedure under the System area deals with network configuration, where you can configure or tweak network-related settings for the system.

!!! Note

After you click on the ++"Network & Hostname"++ option, all correctly detected network interface hardware (such as Ethernet, wireless network cards, and so on) will be listed in the left pane of the network configuration screen. Depending on your specific hardware setup, Ethernet devices in Linux have names similar to `eth0`, `eth1`, `ens3`, `ens4`, `em1`, `em2`, `p1p1`, `enp0s3`, and so on.
After you click on the ++"Network & Hostname"++ option, all correctly detected network interface hardware (such as Ethernet, wireless network cards, etc.) will be listed in the left pane of the network configuration screen. Depending on your specific hardware setup, Ethernet devices in Linux have names similar to `eth0`, `eth1`, `ens3`, `ens4`, `em1`, `em2`, `p1p1`, `enp0s3`, and so on.
You can configure each interface using DHCP or manually set the IP address.
If you choose to configure manually, be sure to have all the required information ready, such as the IP address, netmask, and so on.
If you choose to configure manually, ensure that you have all the required information ready, such as the IP address, netmask, and other relevant details.

Clicking the ++"Network & Hostname"++ button in the main *Installation Summary* screen opens the corresponding configuration screen. Here, you can configure the system's hostname.

!!! Note

You can easily change the system hostname later on after the OS has been installed.

The next important configuration task is related to the network interfaces on the system.
The following important configuration task pertains to the system's network interfaces.

1. Verify that the left pane lists an Ethernet card (or any network card.)
1. Verify that the left pane lists an Ethernet card (or any network card).
2. Click any of the detected network devices in the left pane to select it.
The selected network adapter's configurable properties appear in the screen's right pane.
The selected network adapter's configurable properties appear in the right pane of the screen.

!!! Note

On our sample system, we have two Ethernet devices (`ens3` and `ens4`), all of which are in a connected state. The type, name, quantity, and state of the network devices on your system may vary from the ones on our demo system.
On our sample system, we have two Ethernet devices (`ens3` and `ens4`), all of which are in a connected state. The type, name, quantity, and state of the network devices on your system may differ from those on our demo system.

Verify the switch of the device you want to configure is in the `ON` (blue) position in the right pane.
Verify that the switch of the device you want to configure is in the `ON` (blue) position in the right pane.
We will accept all the defaults in this section.

Click ++"done"++ to return to the main *Installation Summary* screen.

!!! Warning

Pay attention to the IP address of the server in this section of this installer. If you do not have physical or easy console access to the system, this information will come in handy later on when you need to connect to the server to continue working on it after the OS installation is completed.
Pay attention to the IP address of the server in this section of the installer. Suppose you do not have physical or easy console access to the system. In that case, this information will be helpful later when you need to connect to the server to continue working on it after the operating system (OS) installation is complete.

### User Settings Section

Use this section for creating a password for the `root` user account and also for creating new administrative or non-administrative accounts.
Use this section to create a password for the `root` user account and to create new administrative or non-administrative accounts.

#### Root Password

1. Click the *Root Password* field under *User Settings* to start the *Root Password* task screen.

!!! Warning

The root superuser is the most privileged account on the system. Therefore, if you choose to use or enable it, it is crucial that you protect this account with a strong password.
The root superuser is the most privileged account on the system. If you choose to use or enable it, you must protect this account with a strong password.

2. In the *Root Password* text box, set a strong password for the root user.

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!!! Info

Creating and using a non-privileged account for day-to-day tasks on a system is a good system administration practice.
Creating and using a non-privileged account for day-to-day tasks on a system is a best practice in system administration.

We will create a regular user that can invoke superuser (administrator) powers when needed.

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## Installer Phase

Once satisfied with your choices for the various installation tasks, the next phase of the installation process will begin the installation proper.
Once you are satisfied with your choices for the various installation tasks, the next phase of the installation process will begin: the actual installation.

### Start the Installation

Once satisfied with your choices for the various installation tasks, click the ++"Begin Installation"++ button on the main *Installation Summary* screen.

The installation will begin, and the installation program will show the progress of the installation.
After the installation begins, various tasks will begin running in the background, such as partitioning the disk, formatting the partitions or LVM volumes, checking for and resolving software dependencies, writing the operating system to the disk, and so on.
After the installation begins, various tasks will run in the background, including partitioning the disk, formatting the partitions or LVM volumes, checking for and resolving software dependencies, and writing the operating system to the disk.

!!! Note

If you do not wish to continue after clicking the Begin Installation button, you can still safely exit the installation without losing data. To quit the installer, simply reset your system by clicking the Quit button, pressing ctrl-alt-del on the keyboard, or pushing the reset or power switch.
If you do not wish to continue after clicking the Begin Installation button, you can still safely exit the installation without losing data. To quit the installer, simply reset your system by clicking the Quit button, pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete on the keyboard, or pushing the reset or power switch.

### Complete the Installation

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2. At the Password prompt, type `04302021` (rockstar’s password) and press ++enter++ (the password will ***not*** be echoed to the screen, that is normal).

3. Run the `whoami` command after login.
This command shows the name of the currently logged in user.
This command shows the name of the currently logged-in user.

![Login Screen](images/installation_9.0_F03.png)