Installing AlmaLinux automatically

The automated installation uses KICKSTART to run an unattended installation.

The instructions in this section are for the Vaisala-provided server. If you are using a different system, consult your systems manual for instructions.

  1. Power up the system by pressing the power button on the server.
  2. Insert the USB drive into the USB port. If you are using the USB port for the first time, this also enables the port.
  3. In the AlmaLinux 8.7 window, select Test this media & install AlmaLinux 8.7, and press ENTER.
  4. The installation starts. When prompted, configure the hostname and IP address.
    • For one port, configure the internal network: Select Configure as static (default is DHCP)?: Y, and enter the IP address 10.0.2.1.
    • Configure a second port as DHCP by selecting Configure as static (default is DHCP)?: N.

    Then the installation will continue.

    1. In the Installation Summary window, select Installation Destination.
    2. Create new partitions: /, /boot, swap, /srv, and boot/efi.

      See chapters Partitioning the destination disk and Recommended partitioning settings.

    3. In the Installation Summary window, select Begin Installation.
  5. When the installation is complete, the system will reboot automatically.
  6. Login as root.

    The default password is xxxxxxxx.

  7. The default root password is insecure. To change the password, see Setting the root password.
  8. Select Application > System Tools > Settings GUI.
  9. In Region & Language, configure your language settings.
  10. Depending on your configuration, you may need to configure the ports.
    • If you are using Dell PowerEdge R440 server, use ports em1 and em2.
    • If you have an American Megatrend server, your enp9s0 port is automatically set to communicate with the IFDR10 on a 10.0.1.x network.
      cautionCAUTION

      Do not reconfigure the network port to IFDR10.

    • If you have a SuperMicro server, your network settings for IFDR10 are not pre-initialized. The IFDR10 10.0.1.x network is usually configured on the enp9s0, enp1s0f1, or eth1 ports but is not limited to these ports.

      This example uses the enp1s0f1 port.

    1. Select System Tools > Settings > Network.
    2. In the Network window, select the gear icon in the lower right corner.
    3. Select the Identity tab.

      In MTU, type 8192.

    4. Select the Details tab.

      Select Connect automatically and Make available to other users.

    5. In the right pane, select IPv4.

      Change Addressing to Manual.

      In the Address, Netmask, and Gateway fields, type enter the test shown in the figure.

      Select Apply.