# About This Guide

## EnGenius SmartNIC OS Installation Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for installing supported Linux operating systems on the **EnGenius SmartNIC** platform.\
It is structured into three major parts to help you go from initial connection to a fully deployed and operational system.

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### Part 1. Operating System Installation

> [**Chapter 1. RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) Installation**](/smartnic-os-installation-guide/os-installation/rhel-red-hat-enterprise-linux-installation.md)

* Installation via Serial Console&#x20;
  * Prepare Kickstart ISO (mkksiso tool)
  * Create bootable USB drive
  * Perform installation through mini-USB console
* Installation via BMC iKVM&#x20;
  * Launch HTML5 iKVM viewer
  * Mount ISO via virtual media
  * Modify GRUB and enable serial console
  * Verify console output via `obmc-console-client`

> [**Chapter 2. Rocky Linux 9.4**](/smartnic-os-installation-guide/os-installation/rocky-linux-9.4.md)

* Installation Steps
  * Create bootable USB media
  * Temporary GRUB configuration
  * User setup and permanent GRUB updates

> [**Chapter 3. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS** ](/smartnic-os-installation-guide/os-installation/ubuntu-22.04-lts.md)

* Installation Steps
  * Live USB creation and BIOS boot
  * Temporary GRUB edit for console output
  * Updating `/etc/default/grub` and applying permanent settings
  * Enable `serial-getty@ttyS0` service

> [**Chapter 4. CentOS Stream** ](/smartnic-os-installation-guide/os-installation/centos-stream.md)

* Installation Steps
  * Bootable USB creation
  * Text-mode installation
  * Configure serial console and GRUB
  * Validate kernel parameters and console service

> [**Chapter 5. Partition and Storage Configuration**](/smartnic-os-installation-guide/os-installation/partition-and-storage-configuration.md)&#x20;

* Expanding System Partition
  * Remove unused partitions (`mmcblk0p3`)
  * Extend using `growpart` and `resize2fs`
  * Verify results with `df -h`

### Part 2. Appendix

Contains supporting information to help you maintain, troubleshoot, and understand terminology used in this guide.

**Appendix A. Troubleshooting**

* Common installation issues and solutions\
  (e.g., console not responding, USB not detected, GRUB boot failure)

**Appendix B. Glossary**

* Key technical terms: BMC, iKVM, GRUB, ttyS0, LVM, PFR, etc.


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