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- Install the operating system via usual mechanism (e.g., net boot CD, ISO in VMware/VirtualBox or the DVD image).
- Choose the following server install options: "Basic server”.
- Create/choose a secure root password and an initial system user account.
- Once installed, make sure you run a
yum makecacheandyum updateto ensure your system is fully up to date.
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We would recommend using LVM when disk partitioning to allow easier partition/disk expansion on a live system. |
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After install, you will want to secure/lockdown the server as best practice dictates - for both the server and any extra software installed. This is beyond the remit of this guide but there are many guides available that provide information on how to secure your CentOS servers and applications. |
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