Starting the VzLinux 9 Installation Process

VzLinux can be installed from:

• USB drives
• PXE servers
• IPMI virtual drives
• DVD discs

To start the installation:

1. Prepare the installation source, e.g., mount a distribution ISO or plug in a bootable USB drive.
2. Configure the server to boot from the installation source.
3. Boot the server and wait for the welcome screen.

Choosing the Installation Type

You can install VzLinux in one of the following modes:

• Graphics (default, recommended), see Installing in the Graphics Mode.
• Basic graphics (in case of issues with video card drivers), see Installing in the Basic Graphics Mode.
• Graphics via VNC, see Installing via VNC.
• Text, see Installing in the Text Mode.

Installation steps differ depending on the chosen mode. They are described in the corresponding sections of this guide.