How can I install Red Hat Enterprise Linux over the network without creating an installation tree?

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The common practice in installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux over network is to extract the contents of the ISO image and copy them over to an expanded installation tree. Following are two easier methods for preparing for a network installation and avoiding the issue of missing files or directories that might not be copied properly.

Environment

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

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