To create a bootable USB installer for CentOS Stream 10, follow these simple steps.
Step 1 : Visit the official CentOS website and download the ISO file for CentOS Stream 10 from https://centos.org/download
Step 2 : Download the Rufus tool from its official website at https://rufus.ie. Rufus is a lightweight and easy-to-use utility for creating bootable USB drives.
Step 3 : Plug in a USB flash drive with at least 8GB of free space into your computer. Make sure to back up any important data on the USB, as it will be erased during the process.
Step 4 : Run the Rufus executable file you downloaded earlier. No installation is required as Rufus is a portable application.
Step 5 : Configure Rufus
- Select the USB Device: In the "Device" dropdown menu, select your USB flash drive.
- Choose the ISO File: Under "Boot selection," click the "SELECT" button and navigate to the CentOS Stream 10 ISO file you downloaded earlier.
- Partition Scheme: Ensure that "Partition scheme" is set to "MBR" (default) for older systems or "GPT" for UEFI systems.
- File System: Leave the "File System" as FAT32.
Step 6 : After confirming your selections, click the "START" button to begin the process.
Step 7 : When prompted, select the "Write in ISO Image mode (Recommended)" option and click "OK."
Step 8 : If Rufus asks to download new Syslinux files, click "Yes" to proceed.
Step 9 : Rufus will warn you that all data on the USB drive will be erased. Click "OK" to confirm and begin formatting the drive.
Step 10 : The process will take a few minutes as Rufus writes the ISO file to the USB and makes it bootable.
Step 11 : Once the process is complete, safely eject the USB flash drive from your computer.
Congratulations! You have successfully created a bootable USB installer for CentOS Stream 10.