What are the steps for installing and using RockyLinux?
Rocky Linux is a free enterprise-grade Linux distribution that was created as a replacement for CentOS. Here are the installation and usage methods for Rocky Linux.
- Download the Rocky Linux image: Obtain the ISO image file suitable for your computer from the official Rocky Linux website (https://rockylinux.org).
- Create installation media: write the downloaded ISO image file onto a USB flash drive or DVD and use it as the installation medium.
- Start the computer by inserting the installation media and rebooting, making sure the computer starts from the installation media.
- Select installation option: Upon booting up, you will see a boot menu for Rocky Linux. Choose “Install Rocky Linux” to initiate the installation process.
- Choose language and keyboard layout: After the installation program begins, select the language and keyboard layout you wish to use.
- Disk Partition: Choose the disk partition method. You can select manual partitioning or use automatic partitioning.
- Set up network: Establish network connection as needed. You can choose to connect using either wired or wireless connection.
- Install software packages: Select the software package group you want to install. You can choose either the default software package group or customize your own software package group.
- Set up user account and password: Create a new root administrator account and establish a secure password.
- Installation completed: waiting for the installation process to finish installing Rocky Linux. Once the installation is complete, you will receive a message confirming the installation.
- Reboot the computer: Remove from the installation media and restart the computer. The computer should boot from the newly installed Rocky Linux.
- Setting up and using Rocky Linux: Once you have booted up Rocky Linux, you can configure and use it, install necessary packages, set up network connections, manage user accounts, and more.
These are the basic steps for installing and using Rocky Linux. Depending on your needs, you can also perform additional configurations and customizations.
