Chapter 6. Installation Methods
If you booted the distribution DVD and did not use the alternate installation source option
askmethod, the next stage loads automatically from the DVD. Proceed to Chapter 7, Welcome Dialog.If you used the
askmethodoption or booted from minimal boot media or a PXE server, proceed to Section 6.1, “Alternative Installation Methods”.
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CD/DVD Activity |
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If you boot any Fedora installation media, the installation program loads its next stage from that disc. This happens regardless of which installation method you choose, unless you eject the disc before you proceed. The installation program still downloads package data from the source you choose. |
6.1. Alternative Installation Methods
Even if you booted from alternative media, you can still install Fedora from CD or DVD media. Alternately, you can install from ISO images stored on your computer's hard disk, or from a network server.
To install from CD or DVD media, insert a Fedora DVD or the first installation CD, select Local CD/DVD, and proceed to Chapter 7, Welcome Dialog.
To install from ISO images on a hard disk, select Hard drive and proceed to Section 6.2, “Installation from a Hard Drive”.
To install from a NFS server or other network location, such as a Web or FTP server, proceed to Section 6.3, “Installation TCP/IP Configuration”.