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Installation Options

When you begin the installation, the Welcome screen appears with the following list of installation-related options. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option based on the task you want to perform. You can then press the Tab key to modify the command line. Finally, press the Enter key to boot the installation program from the DVD.

Task Option Description
Perform initial installation on the first PM Install everRun, Create a new system Deletes all partitions on all connected disks, installs the CentOS and everRun software, and creates a new system. See Installing Software on the First PM.
Perform initial installation on the second PM; replace a PM Replace PM, Join system: Initialize data Deletes all partitions on all connected disks, installs CentOS and everRun software, and attempts to connect to an existing system. See Installing Software on the Second PM and Replacing Physical Machines, Motherboards, NICs, or RAID Controllers.
Recover failing PM Recover PM, Join system: Preserving data Preserves all data but re-creates the /boot and root file systems, reinstalls the CentOS and everRun software, and attempts to connect to an existing system. See Recovering a Failed Physical Machine.
Boot to rescue mode Rescue the installed system Boots to rescue mode.
Boot from local drive Boot from local drive Boots from a local drive.
Perform memory test Memory test Performs a memory test.
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