Installing the OS

Release Files

The openEuler release files include ISO release packages, VM images, container images, edge images, embedded images, and repo sources. The following tables describe those files respectively.

Table 1 ISO release packages

NameDescription
openEuler-21.09-aarch64-dvd.isoBasic installation ISO file of the AArch64 architecture, including the core components for running the minimum system.
openEuler-21.09-everything-aarch64-dvd.isoFull installation ISO file of the AArch64 architecture, including all components for running the entire system.
openEuler-21.09-debuginfo-aarch64-dvd.isoISO file for openEuler debugging in the AArch64 architecture, including the symbol table information required for debugging.
openEuler-21.09-x86_64-dvd.isoBasic installation ISO file of the x86_64 architecture, including the core components for running the minimum system.
openEuler-21.09-everything-x86_64-dvd.isoFull installation ISO file of the x86_64 architecture, including all components for running the entire system.
openEuler-21.09-debuginfo-x86_64-dvd.isoISO file for openEuler debugging in the x86_64 architecture, including the symbol table information required for debugging.
openEuler-21.09-source-dvd.isoISO file of the openEuler source code.

Table 2 VM images

NameDescription
openEuler-21.09.aarch64.qcow2.xzVM image of openEuler in the AArch64 architecture.
openEuler-21.09.x86_64.qcow2.xzVM image of openEuler in the x86_64 architecture.

Note: The default password of root user of the VM image is openEuler12#$. Change the password upon the first login.

Table 3 Container images

NameDescription
openEuler-docker.aarch64.tar.xzContainer image of openEuler in the AArch64 architecture.
openEuler-docker.x86_64.tar.xzContainer image of openEuler in the x86_64 architecture.

Table 4 Edge images

NameDescription
openEuler-21.09-edge-aarch64-dvd.isoEdge image of openEuler in the AArch64 architecture.
openEuler-21.09-edge-x86_64-dvd.isoEdge image of openEuler in the x86_64 architecture.

Table 5 Embedded images

NameDescription
qemu-aarch64/zImageKernel image that support QEMU in the AArch64 architecture.
qemu-aarch64/initrd_tinySimplified file system in the AArch64 architecture.
qemu-aarch64/initrdFile system that supports secure containers in the AArch64 architecture.
qemu-arm/zImageKernel image that support QEMU in the ARM architecture.
qemu-arm/initrd_tinySimplified file system in the ARM architecture.
qemu-arm/initrdFile system that supports secure containers in the ARM architecture.
source-list/manifest.xmlSource code list used in the new embedded versions.

Table 6 Repo sources

NameDescription
ISOStores ISO images.
OSStores basic software package sources.
debuginfoStores debugging package sources.
docker_imgStores container images.
virtual_machine_imgStores VM images.
edge_imgStores edge images.
embedded_imgStores embedded images.
everythingStores full software package sources.
extrasStores extended software package sources.
sourceStores source code software package.
updateStores upgrade software package sources.
EPOLStores extended openEuler packages.

Minimum Hardware Specifications

The following table lists the minimum hardware specifications for openEuler 21.03.

Table 1 Minimum hardware requirements

ComponentMinimum Hardware Specification
CPUKunpeng 920 (AArch64) / x86_64 (later than Skylake)
Memory≥ 8 GB
Hard drive≥ 120 GB

Hardware Compatibility

The following table lists the supported servers and configurations of openEuler.

Table 1 Supported servers and configurations

Vendor

Server Name

Server Model

Component

Configuration

Huawei

TaiShan 200

2280 (balanced model)

CPU

HiSilicon Kunpeng 920

Memory

32G\*4 2933MHz

RAID card

LSI SAS3508

Network

TM210

Huawei

FusionServer Pro

2288H V5 (rack server)

CPU

Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 5118 CPU @ 2.30GHz

Memory

32*4 2400MHz

RAID card

LSI SAS3508

Network

X722

Bug Catching

Buggy Content

Bug Description

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Bug Type
Specifications and Common Mistakes

● Misspellings or punctuation mistakes;

● Incorrect links, empty cells, or wrong formats;

● Chinese characters in English context;

● Minor inconsistencies between the UI and descriptions;

● Low writing fluency that does not affect understanding;

● Incorrect version numbers, including software package names and version numbers on the UI.

Usability

● Incorrect or missing key steps;

● Missing prerequisites or precautions;

● Ambiguous figures, tables, or texts;

● Unclear logic, such as missing classifications, items, and steps.

Correctness

● Technical principles, function descriptions, or specifications inconsistent with those of the software;

● Incorrect schematic or architecture diagrams;

● Incorrect commands or command parameters;

● Incorrect code;

● Commands inconsistent with the functions;

● Wrong screenshots.

Risk Warnings

● Lack of risk warnings for operations that may damage the system or important data.

Content Compliance

● Contents that may violate applicable laws and regulations or geo-cultural context-sensitive words and expressions;

● Copyright infringement.

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