To create a bootable USB installer for AlmaLinux 9, follow these steps:
Step 1 : Visit the official AlmaLinux website and download the ISO file: AlmaLinux
Step 2 : Download Rufus from its official website: rufus.ie.
Step 3 : Plug your USB flash drive into your computer. Ensure it has enough storage space (at least 8GB) and no important data, as it will be formatted.
Step 4 : Launch Rufus after installation.
Step 5 : Configure Rufus
- In Rufus, under the "Device" dropdown, select the USB drive you inserted.
- Click the "SELECT" button and browse to the downloaded AlmaLinux 9 ISO file.
- Set the partition scheme to GPT (for UEFI systems) or MBR (for legacy systems).
- Ensure the file system is set to FAT32.
Step 6 : Once the configuration is complete, click the "Start" button to begin the process.
When prompted, select Write in ISO Image mode and click OK.
Step 7 : If Rufus asks to download new Syslinux files, click Yes to allow the download.
Step 8 : Rufus will warn you that all data on the USB drive will be erased.
Click OK to confirm.
Step 9 : Rufus will now write the ISO image to the USB drive. This process may take several minutes.
Step 10 : Once the process is finished, eject the USB drive safely from your computer.
Congratulations! You have successfully created a bootable USB installer for AlmaLinux 9.