Overview of installation – Compaq DS20E User Manual
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Linux Installation and Configuration Guide for AlphaServer 8
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Overview of Installation
The process of installing Linux on your Compaq AlphaServer or AlphaStation follows these
general steps:
1. Creation of BOOT and RAMDISK floppies.
2. Firmware revision inspection and upgrade.
3. SRM configuration for installation.
4. Linux software installation and configuration.
5. SRM reconfiguration for booting the installed software.
6. Post installation configuration.
The sections that follow discuss each of the above steps in more detail, specific to each platform
and distribution vendor.