Chapter 2. Steps to Get You Started

2.1. Upgrade or Install?

2.2. Is Your Hardware Compatible?

2.3. Do You Have Enough Disk Space?

2.4. Can You Install Using the CD-ROM or DVD?

2.4.1. Alternative Boot Methods
2.4.2. Making an Installation Boot CD-ROM

2.5. Preparing for a Network Installation

2.5.1. Preparing for FTP and HTTP installation
2.5.2. Preparing for an NFS install

2.6. Preparing for a Hard Drive Installation

^[1] Unpartitioned disk space means that available disk space on the hard drive(s) you are installing to has not been divided into sections for data. When you partition a disk, each partition behaves like a separate disk drive.