2.6. Installing in the Text Mode

To install VzLinux in the text mode, boot to the welcome screen and do the following:

  1. Select the required installation option and press E to start editing it.

  2. Add text at the end of the line starting with linux /images/pxeboot/vmlinuz. For example:

    linux /images/pxeboot/vmlinuz inst.stage2=hd:LABEL=<vzlinux_ISO> quiet ip=dhcp text
    
  3. Press Ctrl-X to start booting the chosen installation option.

  4. When presented with a choice of starting VNC or proceeding to the text mode, press 2 for text mode.

  5. In the installation menu, at least edit settings marked [!].

  6. Press b to begin installation.

  7. When installation ends, press Enter to reboot.