Red Hat ENTERPRISE LINUX 5 - VIRTUAL SERVER ADMINISTRATION, Installation Manual

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Chapter 3.
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System Specifications List
The most recent list of supported hardware can be found at
http://hardware.redhat.com/hcl/
.
This system specifications list will help you keep a record of your current system settings and
requirements. Enter the corresponding information about your system in the list provided below as a
handy reference to help make your Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation goes smoothly.
•
hard drive(s)
: type, label, size; e.g. IDE hda=40 GB
•
partitions
: map of partitions and mount points; e.g.
/dev/hda1=/home
,
/dev/hda2=/
(fill this in
once you know where they will reside)
•
memory
: amount of RAM installed on your system; e.g. 512 MB, 1 GB
•
CD-ROM
: interface type; e.g. SCSI, IDE (ATAPI)
•
SCSI adapter
: if present, make and model number; e.g. BusLogic SCSI Adapter, Adaptec 2940UW
•
network card
: if present, make and model number; e.g. Tulip, 3COM 3C590
•
mouse
: type, protocol, and number of buttons; e.g. generic 3 button PS/2 mouse, MouseMan 2
button serial mouse
•
monitor
: make, model, and manufacturer specifications; e.g. Optiquest Q53, ViewSonic G773
•
video card
: make, model number and size of VRAM; e.g. Creative Labs Graphics Blaster 3D, 8MB
•
sound card
: make, chipset and model number; e.g. S3 SonicVibes, Sound Blaster 32/64 AWE
•
IP, DHCP, and BOOTP addresses
•
netmask
•
gateway IP address
•
one or more name server IP addresses (DNS)
•
domain name
: the name given to your organization; e.g.
example.com
•
hostname
: the name of your computer; your personal choice of names; e.g.
cookie
,
southpark
If any of these networking requirements or terms are unfamiliar to you, contact your network
administrator for assistance.