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.. _bare-metal-install-desktop:
Install |CL-ATTR| from the live desktop
#######################################
This page explains how to boot the |CL-ATTR| live desktop image, from which
you can install |CL| or explore without modifying the host system.
Alternatively, use a :ref:`YAML configuration file <install-configfile>`
to install |CL|.
.. contents::
:local:
:depth: 1
System requirements
*******************
Before installing |CL|, verify that the host system supports the
installation:
* Requires 20 GB or more disk space
* :ref:`system-requirements`
* :ref:`compatibility-check`
.. _preliminary-steps-install-desktop:
Preliminary steps
*****************
#. Visit our `Downloads`_ page.
#. Download the file :file:`clear-<release number>-live-desktop.iso`,
also called the |CL| Desktop.
.. note::
<release-number> is the latest |CL| auto-numbered release.
#. Follow your OS instructions to
:ref:`create a bootable usb drive <bootable-usb>`.
.. _install-on-target-start:
Install from live image
***********************
After you download and burn the live desktop image on a USB drive, follow
these steps.
#. Insert the USB drive into an available USB slot.
#. Power on the system.
#. Open the system BIOS setup menu by pressing the :kbd:`F2` key.
Your BIOS setup menu entry point may vary.
#. In the setup menu, enable the UEFI boot and set the USB drive as the
first option in the device boot order.
#. Save these settings, e.g. :kbd:`F10`, and exit.
#. Reboot the target system.
.. _preliminary-steps-install-desktop-end:
Choose boot menu option
=======================
#. Choose one of the options shown in Figure 1.
a. Follow `Verify integrity of installer media (optional)`_.
#. Select :guilabel:`Clear Linux OS` in the boot menu.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-01.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Clear Linux OS in boot menu
Figure 1: Clear Linux OS in boot menu
.. note::
If no action is taken, the live image starts by default.
.. _install-on-target-end:
Verify integrity of installer media (optional)
==============================================
Use :guilabel:`Verify ISO Integrity` to verify the checksum of
the image burned to the installer media. The checksum ensures that the ISO
is uncorrupted (see Figure 1). For every ISO generated, the
:guilabel:`clr-installer` implants checksums, which are verified during
early boot stage as part of :command:`initrd`.
#. Select :guilabel:`Verify ISO Integrity`. The media will be validated.
#. If the check passes, it will boot into the live image. Continue in
the next section.
#. If the check fails, a failure message appears.
* Restart the process at `Preliminary Steps`_.
.. _install-clr-desktop-start:
Launch the |CL| installer
=========================
#. After the live desktop image boots, scroll over the vertical
:guilabel:`Activities` menu at left.
#. Click the |CL| penguin icon to launch the installer, shown in Figure 2.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-02.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Install Clear Linux OS icon
Figure 2: |CL| installer icon
#. After the installer is launched, it will appear as shown in Figure 3.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-03.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: |CL| Desktop Installer
Figure 3: |CL| OS Desktop Installer
#. In :guilabel:`Select Language`, select a language from the options, or
type your preferred language in the search bar.
#. Select :guilabel:`Next`.
Network Proxy (optional)
------------------------
#. Configure :guilabel:`Network Proxy` settings.
#. In the top right menu bar, select the :guilabel:`Power button`.
#. Select :guilabel:`Wired Connected` and then :guilabel:`Wired Settings`.
#. In :guilabel:`Network Proxy`, select the :guilabel:`Gear` icon to view
options.
#. Select an option from `Automatic`, `Manual` or `Disabled`.
#. Close :guilabel:`Network Proxy`.
#. Close :guilabel:`Settings`.
.. _incl-bare-metal-beta-start:
Minimum installation requirements
*********************************
To fulfill minimum installation requirements, complete the
`Required options`_. We also recommend completing `Advanced options`_.
.. note::
* The :kbd:`Install` button is only highlighted **after** you complete
`Required options`_.
* Check marks indicate a selection has been made.
* The installer image contains the default bundles required for
installation. An Internet connection is only required if you install
additional bundles from `Advanced options`_.
|CL| Desktop Installer
**********************
The |CL| Desktop Installer Main Menu appears as shown in Figure 4. To meet
the minimum requirements, enter values in all submenus for the
:guilabel:`Required options`. After you complete them, your selections appear
below submenus and a check mark appears at right.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-04.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Clear Linux OS Desktop Installer - Main Menu
Figure 4: Clear Linux OS Desktop Installer - Main Menu
Navigation
**********
* Use the :kbd:`mouse` to navigate or select options.
* Use :kbd:`Tab` key to navigate between :guilabel:`Required options`
and :guilabel:`Advanced options`
* Use :kbd:`Up` or :kbd:`Down` arrow keys to navigate the submenus.
* Select :kbd:`Confirm`, or :kbd:`Cancel` in submenus.
Required options
****************
Select Time Zone
================
#. From the Main Menu, select :guilabel:`Select Time Zone`. `UTC` is selected
by default.
#. In :guilabel:`Select Time Zone`, navigate to the desired time zone.
Or start typing the region and then the city.
(.e.g., :file:`America/Los_Angeles`).
#. Select :guilabel:`Confirm`.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-05.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Select System Timezone
Figure 5: Select System Time Zone
Select Keyboard
===============
#. From the Main Menu, select :guilabel:`Select Keyboard`.
#. Navigate to your desired keyboard layout. We select "us" for the
United States.
#. Select :guilabel:`Confirm`.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-06.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Select Keyboard menu
Figure 6: Select Keyboard menu
Select Installation Media
=========================
#. From the Main Menu, select :guilabel:`Select Installation Media`.
#. Choose an installation method: `Safe Installation`_ or
`Destructive Installation`_.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-07.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Select Installation Media
Figure 7: Select Installation Media
Safe Installation
-----------------
Use this method to safely install |CL| on media with available space, or
alongside existing partitions, and accept the `Default partition schema`_.
If enough free space exists, safe installation is allowed.
.. note::
|CL| allows installation alongside another OS. Typically, when you boot
your system, you can press an `F key` to view and select a bootable
device or partition during the BIOS POST stage. Some BIOSes present the
|CL| partition, and you can select and boot it. However, other
BIOSes may only show the primary partition, in which case you will not be
able boot |CL|. Be aware of this possible limitation.
Destructive Installation
------------------------
Use this method to destroy the contents of the target device, install |CL|
on it, and accept the `Default partition schema`_.
Disk encryption
---------------
For greater security, disk encryption is supported using LUKS. Encryption is
optional.
#. To encrypt the root partition, select :guilabel:`Enable Encryption`,
as shown in Figure 8.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-08.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Enable Encryption
Figure 8: Enable Encryption
#. When :guilabel:`Encryption Passphrase` appears, enter a passphrase.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-09.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Encryption Passphrase
Figure 9: Encryption Passphrase
.. note::
Minimum length is 8 characters. Maximum length is 94 characters.
#. Enter the same passphrase in the second field.
#. Select :guilabel:`Confirm` in the dialogue box.
.. note::
:guilabel:`Confirm` is only highlighted if passphrases match.
#. Select :guilabel:`Confirm` in submenu.
Advanced Installation
---------------------
Use this method to manually partition the target media using `gparted`.
Our example uses the `Default partition schema`_. The space you allocate for
``root``, or additional partitions, may vary.
#. Select :guilabel:`Advanced Installation`.
#. Select :guilabel:`Partition Media`, shown in Figure 11.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-10.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Advanced Installation
Figure 10: Advanced Installation
boot partition
--------------
#. Select the available target media shown as `unallocated`.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-11.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Advanced Disk Partitioning
Figure 11: Advanced Disk Partitioning
#. Choose :menuselection:`Device --> Create Partition Table`.
#. In the `Warning` screen, under :guilabel:`Select new partition table type`
, select `gpt` from the pull-down menu.
#. Select :guilabel:`Apply`.
#. Select :menuselection:`Partition --> New`.
.. note::
The `/boot` partition must be `VFAT(FAT32)`.
#. In :guilabel:`Create new Partition`, complete the following fields to
match Figure 12. Don't change other default values.
* :guilabel:`New size:` 150
* :guilabel:`Partition name:` CLR_BOOT
* :guilabel:`File system:` fat32
* :guilabel:`Label:` boot
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-12.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: boot partition
Figure 12: boot partition
#. Select :guilabel:`Add`.
swap partition (optional)
-------------------------
A swapfile is generated by default during installation. However, if you prefer to create a swap partition, follow the steps below.
#. With :guilabel:`unallocated` highlighted, select from the menu
:menuselection:`Partition --> New`.
#. In :guilabel:`Create new Partition`, complete the following fields to
match Figure 13. Don't change other default values.
* :guilabel:`New size:` 256
* :guilabel:`Partition name:` CLR_SWAP
* :guilabel:`File system:` linux-swap
* :guilabel:`Label:` swap
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-13.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: swap partition
Figure 13: swap partition
#. Select :guilabel:`Add`.
root partition
--------------
#. With :guilabel:`unallocated` highlighted, select from the menu
:menuselection:`Partition --> New`.
#. In :guilabel:`Create new Partition`, complete the following fields to
match Figure 14. Don't change other default values.
#. In :guilabel:`New size`, enter the desired size, or leave as is
to accept the *default: remaining size*.
* :guilabel:`New size:` <varies>
* :guilabel:`Partition name:` CLR_ROOT
* :guilabel:`File system:` ext[234], XFS, or f2fs
* :guilabel:`Label:` root
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-14.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: root partition
Figure 14: root partition
#. After all partitions are defined, verify your partition
configuration is similar to Figure 15.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-15.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Final partition configuration
Figure 15: Final partition configuration
#. Select :menuselection:`Edit --> Apply All Operations`.
#. A dialog box appears asking "Are you sure you want to apply the pending
operations?"
#. Select :guilabel:`Apply`.
#. When dialog :guilabel:`Applying pending operations` is complete, select
:guilabel:`Close`.
#. Select :menuselection:`GParted --> Quit`.
You are returned to installer.
Manage User
===========
#. In Required Options, select :guilabel:`Manage User`.
#. In :guilabel:`User Name`, enter a user name.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-16.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Manage User
Figure 16: Manage User
#. In :guilabel:`Login`, create a login name. It must start with a letter
and can use numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Maximum length is 31
characters.
#. In :guilabel:`Password`, enter a password. Minimum length is
8 characters. Maximum length is 255 characters.
#. In :guilabel:`Confirm`, enter the same password.
.. note::
:guilabel:`Administrator` rights are selected by default.
For security purposes, the default user must be assigned as an
Administrator.
#. Select :kbd:`Confirm`.
.. note::
Select :guilabel:`Cancel` to return to the Main Menu.
Modify User
-----------
#. In Manager User, select :guilabel:`Manage User`.
#. Modify user details as desired.
#. Select :guilabel:`Confirm` to save the changes you made.
.. note::
Optional: Select :guilabel:`Cancel` to return to the Main Menu to
revert changes.
Optional: Skip to `Finish installation`_.
Telemetry
=========
Choose whether to participate in `telemetry`. :ref:`telem-guide` is a |CL|
feature that reports failures and crashes to the |CL| development
team for improvements.
#. From :guilabel:`Required Options`, select :guilabel:`Telemetry`.
#. Select :kbd:`Yes`.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-17.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Enable Telemetry
Figure 17: Enable Telemetry
#. If you don't wish to participate, select :kbd:`No`.
Advanced options
****************
After you complete the `Required options`_, we recommend completing
:guilabel:`Advanced options`--though they're not required. Doing so
customizes your development environment, so you're ready to go immediately
after reboot.
.. note::
You can always add more bundles later with :ref:`swupd-guide`.
Select Additional Bundles
=========================
This option is only available with a valid network connection.
Bundle selection is disabled if no network connection exists.
#. On the Advanced menu, select :guilabel:`Select Additional Bundles`.
#. Select your desired bundles.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-18.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Bundle Selection
Figure 18: Bundle Selection
#. Select :kbd:`Confirm`.
#. View the bundles that you selected.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-19.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Select Additional Bundles
Figure 19: Select Additional Bundles
Optional: Skip to `Finish installation`_.
Assign Hostname
===============
#. In Advanced Options, select :guilabel:`Assign Hostname`.
#. In :guilabel:`Hostname`, enter the hostname only (excluding the domain).
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-20.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Assign Hostname
Figure 20: Assign Hostname
.. note::
Hostname does not allow empty spaces. Hostname must start with an
alphanumeric character but may also contain hyphens. Maximum length of
63 characters.
#. Select :kbd:`Confirm`.
Optional: Skip to `Finish installation`_.
Kernel Configuration
====================
#. In :guilabel:`Kernel Configuration`, navigate to select your desired
kernel. :guilabel:`Native` is selected by default.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-21.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Kernel Configuration
Figure 21: Kernel Configuration
#. To add arguments, enter the argument in :guilabel:`Add Extra Arguments`.
#. To remove an argument, enter the argument in :guilabel:`Remove Arguments`.
#. Select :kbd:`Confirm`.
Software Updater Configuration
==============================
#. In Advanced Options, select :guilabel:`Software Updater Configuration`.
#. In :guilabel:`Mirror URL`, follow the instructions if you wish to
specify a different installation source.
#. :guilabel:`Enable Auto Updates` is selected by default. If you **do not**
wish to enable automatic software updates, uncheck the box.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-22.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Software Updater Configuration
Figure 22: Software Updater Configuration
#. Select :kbd:`Confirm`.
Finish installation
*******************
#. When you are satisfied with your installation configuration, select
:guilabel:`Install`.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-23.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Assign Hostname
Figure 23: Finish installation
.. note:
All check marks must appear in :guilabel:`Required Options` for the
:guilabel:`Install` button to be enabled.
#. If you do not enter a selection for all :guilabel:`Required Options`,
the :guilabel:`Install` button remains disabled, as shown
in Figure 24. Return to `Required Options`_ and make selections.
.. figure:: /_figures/bare-metal-install-desktop/bare-metal-install-desktop-24.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: Required Options - Incomplete
Figure 24: Required Options - Incomplete
#. After installation is complete, select :guilabel:`Exit`.
#. Shut down the target system.
#. Remove the USB or any installation media.
#. Power on your system.
.. note::
Allow time for the graphical login to appear. A login prompt shows the administrative user that you created.
#. Log in as the administrative user.
Congratulations. You successfully installed |CL|.
Default partition schema
========================
Create partitions per requirements in Table 1.
.. list-table:: **Table 1. Default partition schema**
:widths: 25, 25, 25, 25
:header-rows: 1
* - FileSystem
- Label
- Mount Point
- Default size
* - ``VFAT (FAT32)``
- boot
- /boot
- 150MB
* - ``ext[234], XFS, or f2fs``
- root
- /
- *Size depends upon use case/desired bundles.*
.. note::
A 64MiB swapfile is generated by default. The default size may be set
manually with the ``--swap-file-size`` command-line option.
Troubleshooting
***************
:ref:`erase-lvm-troubleshooting-tip`
Related topics
**************
* :ref:`install-configfile`
.. _Downloads: https://clearlinux.org/downloads
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