How To Install CentOS 5.1 on VMware Server - Part 2

Now that you have installed VMware Server and that you’ve created a virtual machine, let’s go to the next step. We’re now going to select the package groups required to run our virtual web server and proceed to the installation.

Installing CentOS 5.1

I’ve downloaded all the ISO images from http://ftp.usf.edu/pub/centos/5.1/isos/i386/ but you can also get a list of mirror servers from http://mirror.centos.org/centos/5/isos/.

We’re now ready for installation. Before turning on the virtual machine, you need to connect the virtual cdrom drive to the first CentOS iso image.

When you’re done, hit OK and power on the virtual machine. When prompted for which installation method, choose the graphical one (just hit “enter”). You will then be asked to test the media CD. You can proceed if you think it’s necessary but I skipped the test.

At this point, I suggest you follow the CentOS 5.0 Perfect Setup. There’s no need for me to transcribe every details here. Let’s just say that I’ve followed the setup instructions with the intention of installing ISPConfig.

How To Install CentOS 5.1 on VMware Server - Part 3: Installing VMWare Tools

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