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# Convert the {{filename|Live.iso}} image to the USB stick using {{command|livecd-iso-to-disk}}. | # Convert the {{filename|Live.iso}} image to the USB stick using {{command|livecd-iso-to-disk}}. | ||
#* Example command is: {{#tag:pre|# livecd-iso-to-disk --format --reset-mbr | #* Example command is: {{#tag:pre|# livecd-iso-to-disk --format --reset-mbr Fedora-{{FedoraVersionNumber|next}}-x86_64-Live-Desktop.iso /dev/sdX}} where you replace ''sdX'' by your USB stick device identifier. '''This will destroy all data on that disk.''' | ||
#* A longer guide how to use this command is available at [[How to create and use Live USB#Using the livecd-iso-to-disk tool]]. | #* If you need to test [[How_to_create_and_use_Live_USB#UEFI_boot_of_USB_sticks|UEFI boot]], you need to add {{command|--efi}} option. | ||
#* A longer guide how to use this command is available at [[How to create and use Live USB#Using the livecd-iso-to-disk tool]]. You can also run the command with {{command|--help}} option. | |||
# Boot the system from the USB stick. | # Boot the system from the USB stick. | ||
# Start the installer. | # Start the installer. | ||
Revision as of 15:47, 31 October 2012
Description
This test verifies that Live.iso image can be booted and installed from a USB stick created by a livecd-iso-to-disk command.
You might lose your data
This test case requires you to use low-level system utilities that can easily destroy all your data when used incorrectly. Only follow this if you are a highly-experienced user or you don't mind losing your system and your data.
This test case requires you to use low-level system utilities that can easily destroy all your data when used incorrectly. Only follow this if you are a highly-experienced user or you don't mind losing your system and your data.
Setup
- You need to have a USB stick that is larger than the
Live.isoimage.
How to test
- Convert the
Live.isoimage to the USB stick usinglivecd-iso-to-disk.- Example command is:
# livecd-iso-to-disk --format --reset-mbr Fedora-41-x86_64-Live-Desktop.iso /dev/sdX
where you replace sdX by your USB stick device identifier. This will destroy all data on that disk. - If you need to test UEFI boot, you need to add
--efioption. - A longer guide how to use this command is available at How to create and use Live USB#Using the livecd-iso-to-disk tool. You can also run the command with
--helpoption.
- Example command is:
- Boot the system from the USB stick.
- Start the installer.
- Proceed with the installation.
Expected Results
- The ISO image is converted to the USB stick without error.
- The Live image boots without error.
- The installer starts without error.
- The installation finishes successfully.
- The new system initiates boot properly.