Installation guide

This method uses a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) server to install the guest

virtual machine. Setting up a PXE server is covered in the Deployment Guide. To

install via network boot, the guest must have a routable IP address or shared

network device. For information on the required networking configuration for PXE

installation, refer to Section 6.4, “Installing guest virtual machines with PXE” .

Imp o rt exist in g d isk imag e

This method allows you to create a new guest virtual machine and import a disk

image (containing a pre-installed, bootable operating system) to it.

Click Fo rward to continue.

5. Co n f ig u re in st allat io n

Next, configure the O S t yp e and Versio n of the installation. Ensure that you select the

appropriate OS type for your virtual machine. Depending on the method of installation,

provide the install URL or existing storage path.

Fig u re 6 .3. Remo t e in st allat io n U RL

Red Hat Ent erp rise Linux 6 Virt ualiz at ion Host Configurat ion and G uest Inst allat ion G uide