Install on server with NO floppy/CD

Joachim Backes joachim.backes at rhrk.uni-kl.de
Thu Mar 22 10:40:15 UTC 2007


Michelle Gates wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I have been saddled with 2 SuperMicro servers with no internal floppy or CD
> drive. I *do* have an external USB CD/DVD drive, but am VERY unsure of how
> to go about an install of FC5, or even if this is possible.
> 
> I have googled, but have come up with precious little about attempting an
> install like this and was wondering if perhaps someone here has done it
> and/or might have a link or two that could point me in the right direction.
> 
> Thanks!!
> 
> -michelle.
> 
Hi Michelle,

installing with an external USB-DVD is no problem - id did it successfully many many times.

Regards

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