How to install RHEL 6 with Snapshots
To install RHEL 6 with Snapshots
In this article we will discuss about the step by step guide for installation of RHEL 6 with Snap shots.
To install RHEL 6
Select install or update systems options
To select language
To select keyboard type
To check media
Media check is optional, it takes few minutes to check the device status. You can skip this process
To select storage device
To name the computer
If you are planning for Server, then the hostname should contain the hostpart eg: “ myserver.com”
To select time zone
To enter password
For partition layout
To Review partition layout
Standard partition is commonly used or Go for LVM
Standard Partition Basic Partition Creation
Create -> Standard Partition -> Create
Mount pointTypeSize
| / | Ext4 | 20GB |
| /boot | Ext4 | 300MB |
| swap | double the size of RAM memory |
To configure LVM and RAID storage
To Creating partition
To Configuring boot loader options
Keep Defaults -> Next
To install applications
Select customize now or keep default selections -> Next
To Customize package selection
Select the required packages -> Next
For Installation progress
To reboot your computer
For login screen
Login with your username and password.
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Q
What is the difference between snapshot and AMI?
A
The major difference is between the type of service referred to. A snapshot is of an EBS volume where you are able to save state and reboot with the same data at a certain point in time. An AMI is similar, but its for the EC2 instances
Q
Can't install RHEL 6 with UEFI mode enabled
A
try installing legacy mode
Q
cannot run 32-bit applications on rhel 6 64-bit OS
A
add the line multilib_policy=all in /etc/yum.conf file and try it
Q
yum install fails on rhel 6.7
A
try yum clean all command
Find the entry for your original VM. ...
Right click (or ctrl-click if you live in the pastel world of Mac OSX) the instance name. ...
Select Create Image (EBS AMI). ...
Enter a name and description. ...