installing linux redhat 7.3

[lanvicky]

I have win2k server installed on a 40 Gb hard disk with 2 partitions of 20 Gb each. i.e. C & D. Win2k server resides on the C drive . Now I would like to install Linux Redhat 7.3 on the other D drive. I tried disk druid but I am bit confused infact I can't proceed further it asks for the mount point and many more things. I would be thankful if some one could explain me, exactly how to use disk druid.
Thanking in Advance
Lanvicky

[sandeep]

Check this page http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.3-Manual/install-guide/
It contains a detailed info abt installing 7.3

[lanvicky]

I have already gone through all the articles anyhow thanks for ur reply but what I need is more brief explanation . If some one could write exactly how to partition manually for linux , coz the problem with me is regarding the partition. I have win2k server installed on C. The D drive is empty. Now to install redhat 7.3 if I select the option of automatic partition I will loose my C partition . For that I need to choose the manual option this is where I get stuck. When I select the manual option it asks for the mount point and many more things. I hope u understand me. I would be really thankful if someone could help me out regarding this matter. Any help would be appreciated
Thanking in Advance
Lanvicky

[mdwatts]

I've never used disk druid or Redhat.

Can anyone help?

[mBarton]

Have you decided what your linux partition sizes will be?

From what I understand, as a minimum you will need at least 3 mount points:

/swap - type = linux swap
/boot - type = linux native
/ - type = linux native


This link is Red Hat's page about Disk Druid

http://kb.redhat.com/view.php?eid=176

[t123b456]

OK, I did this. From memory ...

I am not sure you need the manual method, as partitions are not automatically assigned so there is some user input required.

I have installed all the major distros and I think they all work the same way.

When you start, make sure the d drive is blank, or it will be :-<.

Do an auto-install. When install gets to the point where it asks for / mount partition, select the d drive and size the root partition smaller than the full drive. Then go to the next partition. and so on ...

What I would do is / partition of 4 gigs, swap of one gig(big), home as 7 gigs, the rest user. Any numbers will do but you need enough room to put the files in / and user with swap of at least 1/2 gig to be safe.

After the partition making is done, installer will format and continue the install.

Not really a big deal. Just go slow and read the screens before hitting go buttons.

I belive that win2000 wants to use it's own boot loader, so you need to make the win2000 bootloader aware of the Linux OS and where the kernel is. Red Hat docs should show howto.

tb

[lanvicky]

Thanks buddy u helped me I am through I am really thankful to you. This forum needs people like you who don't get frustrated and just help as per the end user requirement. Once again a special thanks to you
Lanvicky

[S.D.Willie]

hmm, never used

/boot as a small boot partition

just a /swap
and a /root

[fockerolfe]

"Now to install redhat 7.3 if I select the option of automatic partition I will loose my C partition ."

-Not true. I just did the same type of install(two discs with win2k and 7.3) a couple of days ago. The next screen after you select auto lets you put linux on the drive you want and asks you were you want your loader...