Toolkit Full Install Guide

The CentOS Full Install distribution of the perfSONAR toolkit is an ISO image that can be mounted to a DVD or USB drive. The image contains all the required packages so Internet connectivity is not required for the initial install. The document describes step-by-step how to install this distribution in the two available modes.

See also

See Choosing a Toolkit Installation Method for more information on choosing an installation type.

Downloading installation media and booting the system

1. Download the ISO image appropriate for your architecture from Downloads or below:

   Architecture	Downloads
   i386	iso md5
   x86_64	iso md5

2. Verify the md5 checksum by verifying the two lines output are the same when you run the command below (replace the filenames with that of the downloaded iso and md5). If they do no match then you may need to re-download the iso images:

   $ md5sum pS-Toolkit-3.X-FullInstall-i386.iso;cat pS-Toolkit-3.X-FullInstall-i386.iso.md5
   

3. Mount the ISO to a DVD or USB drive

   Note

   The Full Install ISO is generally too large to fit on current writable CDs

   Note

   Detailed instructions on mounting an ISO image to the above media is beyond the scope of this document. Linux and Macintosh users may consider using the dd tool: sudo dd if=/PATH/TO/FILE.iso of=/dev/DISK

4. Insert the media containing the ISO into the target end system

5. Power on the host

   Note

   By default the Full Install will use a graphical installer. This provides more options related to partitioning and may be more appropriate for those with access to a monitor. For text mode installation guide see Step-by-Step Guide using text mode

Step-by-Step Guide using graphical installer

1. You will be presented with a screen asking you to select how you want to install the system. Select Install the perfSONAR Toolkit and hit enter.

   

2. You will next be asked to select your language. Make your choice and select Next to continue.

   

3. On the next prompt select your keyboard layout and select Next to continue.

   

4. The next screen asks you to select a timezone. Make your choice and select Next to continue.

   

5. You will now be asked to set your root password. Please make note of this password as it will be required to login to the host after installation completes. Normal precautions should be taken to protect the root password as it can be used to make changes to the system. For example, safe password practices would recommend a password that contains a mixture of letters of different case, numbers, symbols, and a length greater than 8. It is also not recommend to re-use passwords on multiple machines, in the event of a system breach. After entering and confirming the password select Next to continue.

   

6. The next screen asks you where you would like to install the operating and how you would like to partition the drive. After you have selected the desired partitioning scheme and hard drive, select Next to continue. The following options are available for partitioning:

   • Use All Space - Use this option if there is nothing else installed on the selected hard drive. It will remove any existing data on the hard drive and dedicate the entire disk to the operating system

   • Replace Existing Linux System(s) - This option removes any Linux partitions on the disk but will keep any non-Linux partitions.

   • Use Free Space - This option will not touch any existing partitions and will give any remaining space to the hard drive.

     • Shrink Current System and Create Custom Layout - These options allow for drive customization using partitioning tool.

   

7. You will next see a series of loading screens as packages are installed. You do not need to do anything except wait.

   

8. If the installation is successful you will be presented with the screen below. Select Reboot to restart the host.

   

9. After the reboot you will be presented with a login screen. You can login with the root user and the password set during the installation process. You are now ready to move on to Configuring the Toolkit for the First Time

   

Step-by-Step Guide using text mode

1. You will be presented with a screen asking you to select how you want to install the system. Select Install the perfSONAR Toolkit in text mode and hit enter.

   

2. You will next be asked to select your language. Make your choice and select OK to continue.

   

3. On the next prompt select your keyboard layout and select OK to continue.

   

4. The next screen asks you to select a timezone. Make your choice and select OK to continue.

   

5. You will now be asked to set your root password. Please make note of this password as it will be required to login to the host after installation completes. Normal precautions should be taken to protect the root password as it can be used to make changes to the system. For example, safe password practices would recommend a password that contains a mixture of letters of different case, numbers, symbols, and a length greater than 8. It is also not recommend to re-use passwords on multiple machines, in the event of a system breach. After entering and confirming the password tab to the OK box and hit Enter on your keyboard.

   

6. The next screen asks you where you would like to install the operating and how you would like to partition the drive. After you have selected the desired partitioning scheme and hard drive, select OK and hit Enter on your keyboard. The following options are available for partitioning:

   • Use entire drive - Use this option if there is nothing else installed on the selected hard drive. It will remove any existing data on the hard drive and dedicate the entire disk to the operating system
   • Replace existing Linux system - This option removes any Linux partitions on the disk but will keep any non-Linux partitions.
   • Use free space - This option will not touch any existing partitions and will give any remaining space to the hard drive.

   

7. You will next see a series of loading screens as packages are installed. You do not need to do anything except wait.

   

8. If the installation is successful you will be presented with the screen below. Select Reboot to restart the host.

   

9. After the reboot you will be presented with a login screen. You can login with the root user and the password set during the installation process. You are now ready to move on to Configuring the Toolkit for the First Time