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[title] ISO writing application acquisition | |
- | [* black] Get a ***8-16GB*** flash drive. While an 8GB drive is far more then you need, 16GB drives are more common. Both drives also allow you to preload firmware files and programs you use on the drive, so you always have local copies. ***Note: While an 8-16GB drive is recommended, a 4GB drive is sufficient if you do not intend to store firmware.*** |
+ | [* icon_caution] This guide was written with the intention of purchasing a new USB drive just for this project. Used drives work, but should be formatted before writing the ISO to the drive. |
+ | [* black] Get a ***8-16GB*** flash drive. While an 8GB drive is more then you need, it is becoming common for 16GB drives to be just as cheap. These drives also allow you to store more files that may be unique to an individual system or hardware fleet. ***Note:*** While an 8-16GB drive is recommended, a 4GB drive drive can be used if you only copy the OS. |
[* black] To write the ISO to the drive, download [https://rufus.akeo.ie/|Rufus]. Put this program somewhere where you can easily find it for later. | |
- | [* icon_note] ***Note on USB drive condition.*** This guide was written with the intention to use a new USB drive. A used drive can be used, but formatting them in advance is recommended. |