* Burn the ISO to DVD (or [[USB Install|USB]]), insert the media into your server, and reboot the system.

== Boot Screen ==

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<li>Select ''Install Fedora 27''

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<li>Choose desired language and select ''Continue''

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<li> Verify '''NETWORK & HOST NAME''' indicates ''connected''. Don't make any changes unless needed.</li>

<li>Once complete, next choose ''INSTALLATION DESTINATION''. This is where you will select the disk drive to use.

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<li>Choose the disk drive you want to use for the Fedora installation. If you have more than one disk drive connected, '''DO NOT''' select them at this time. You will notice a ''check mark'' on the disk drive selected. Select ''I will configure partitioning'' and then choose ''Done''.

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<li> You should see the existing partition about half way down the screen.

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<li>Choose it to expand and display the existing partitions for deletion. Select the first partition in the list followed by the minus (-) sign.

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<li> When prompted Are you sure you want to delete all the data on ..., choose Delete It.

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<li>Ensure the ''New mount points will use the following partitioning scheme:'' is changed to reflect '''Standard partition'''. Then select ''Click here to create them automatically''.

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<li>The disk drive partition should look similar to this setup. For most users, then default partitioning scheme used will suffice. However, you can manually change it using the hard drive partition scheme documentation as a guide. Once complete, choose ''Done''

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<li>You will now see '''SUMMARY OF CHANGES''' to the disk drive. Choose ''Accept Changes''

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<li>Next on the '''INSTALLATION SUMMARY''', select ''SOFTWARE SELECTION''

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<li>Select ''Minimal Install'' and then choose ''Done''

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<li>Back to the '''INSTALLATION SUMMARY''' and ready to begin installation. Select ''Begin Installation''

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<li>Installation has begun and we need to create the initial user. '''DO NOT''' set the root password.

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<li>You '''MUST''' create the initial user and password (This will be your HDA Login, also called the First Admin User). Ensure you select ''Make this user administrator'' check box. Once complete, choose ''Done''. Note that a weak password may require you to select ''Done'' twice.

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<li>Now all of the configuration steps are complete. Sit back and watch the progress.

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<li>Installation is complete. Choose ''Reboot'' and remove the installation media.

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<li>When you reboot you will see a black screen with no graphics and a "localhost login" text prompt. Login into that that console directly with the user and password you created in the Fedora 27 installation. (You can also use SSH to login remotely from a client if you know how)

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