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12.2. Installing from a Different Source
You can install Red Hat Enterprise Linux from the ISO images stored on hard disk, or from a network using NFS, FTP, HTTP, or HTTPS methods. Experienced users frequently use one of these methods because it is often faster to read data from a hard disk or network server than from a DVD.
The following table summarizes the different boot methods and recommended installation methods to use with each:
Table 12.1. Boot Methods and Installation Sources
| Boot method | Installation source |
|---|---|
| Full installation media (DVD) | The boot media itself |
| Minimal boot media (CD or DVD) | Full installation DVD ISO image or the installation tree extracted from this image, placed in a network location or on a hard drive |
| Network boot | Full installation DVD ISO image or the installation tree extracted from this image, placed in a network location |