5.1. Installing in Text Mode¶

To install Acronis Software-Defined Infrastructure in the text mode, boot to the welcome screen and do the following:

1. Select the main installation option and press E to start editing it.

2. Add text at the end of the line starting with linux /images/pxeboot/vmlinuz. For example:

   linux /images/pxeboot/vmlinuz inst.stage2=hd:LABEL=<ISO_image> quiet ip=dhcp logo.nologo=1 text
   

3. Press Ctrl+X to start booting the chosen installation option.

4. When presented with a choice of starting VNC or proceeding to the text mode, press 2.

5. In the installation menu that is shown, at least do the following: set or confirm the installation source (press 3), the installation destination (press 6), and the root password (press 9), select software to install (press 4), and accept the EULA (press 5).

6. Press b to begin installation.

7. When installation ends, press Enter to reboot.