How to Install CloudLinux OS?
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Installing CloudLinux OS on your server involves a series of straightforward steps. Follow this detailed guide to get your system up and running securely and efficiently:
- First, download the CloudLinux ISO image from the official CloudLinux website. Ensure you download the correct version for your server architecture.
- Insert or boot your server with the installation media. At the initial prompt, select the 'Install or upgrade existing system' option.
- Allow the system to initialize and start the installation process on your VPS Server. This may take a moment.
- The installer will prompt you about media testing. You have the option to choose to skip the installation media check to save time, especially if you are confident in your media's integrity.
- When you are greeted with the CloudLinux welcome screen, simply press ‘Next’ to proceed with the setup.
- Now, choose your preferred installation process language from the list provided.
- Select your required Keyboard layout to match your physical keyboard.
- If your hard drive is physically attached to the server, select a basic storage device. However, if your storage is connected remotely or via a network, then select specialized storage devices.
- Since our hard storage is empty and we do not have critical data on it, we can safely click Yes, discard any data to continue with the installation. This will erase all existing data on the selected drive.
- In this step, you can assign a hostname to the system. This name will identify your server on the network.
- Click on the 'Configure Network' button if you wish to set up network settings during the installation process.
- Alternatively, you can choose to configure the network manually later after the installation is complete.
- If you chose to 'Configure Network', you will encounter this window. You must select the 'eth0' network adapter (or your primary network interface) and then click 'Edit' to configure its settings.
- Perform all the required network settings for your server. Ensure you tick the 'Connect Automatically' box to enable the network interface upon boot. Go to the IPv4 settings tab, select 'Manual' from the 'Method' dropdown menu.
- Click on the 'Add' tab to fill in the Address box with your IP Address, Subnet mask (Netmask), Gateway, and DNS Server details. Double-check these settings to ensure proper network connectivity.
- Once you have completed all network configurations, close the network configuration window to return to the main installation process.
- Select your accurate Time Zone. This is important for system logs and scheduling tasks.
- Set the root password. You will need to enter it two times to confirm. Choose a strong, unique password to secure your server.
- Select Replace Existing Linux Systems if you want the installer to manage partitioning automatically. If you prefer to manually verify or edit the file system partitions, click on 'Review and Modify partitioning layout' to customize your disk setup.
- Now, confirm your partitioning choices by clicking on 'Write changes to disk'. Be aware that this action is irreversible and will format the chosen disk(s).
- Select the applications and software packages you want to install with CloudLinux. Choose wisely based on your server's intended use, then click on Next.
- The installation process has now started. This may take several minutes, depending on your system's performance and the number of packages selected.
- Installation is now complete! Please remember to remove the installation media (USB, DVD, or ISO from virtual drive) and then reboot the system to boot into your newly installed CloudLinux OS.
- Your CloudLinux system is now restarting.
- Finally, you will see the CloudLinux Login Screen, indicating a successful installation. You can now log in with your root credentials and begin configuring your server.


