How do I install Red Hat Enterprise Linux from a console?

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If the machine has no graphic interface, just a network interface, serial console, and USB interface, Red Hat Enterprise Linux can be installed via serial console.

Begin by attaching a terminal by the machine serial console.

Next, boot the machine from DVD device with the installation media or PXE.

When boot prompt is shown, please input the following:

linux...

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