OS Installation

Release Files

The openEuler release files include ISO release package, VM images, container images, embedded images, and repo sources. Table 1 describes the ISO release packages. Table 3 describes the container images. Table 5 describes the repo sources, which are convenient for online use.

Table 1 ISO release packages

NameDescription
openEuler-22.09-aarch64-dvd.isoBase installation ISO file of the AArch64 architecture, including the core components for running the minimum system.
openEuler-22.09-everything-aarch64-dvd.isoFull installation ISO file of the AArch64 architecture, including all components for running the entire system.
openEuler-22.09-everything-debug-aarch64-dvd.isoISO file for openEuler debugging in the AArch64 architecture, including the symbol table information required for debugging.
openEuler-22.09-x86_64-dvd.isoBase installation ISO file of the x86_64 architecture, including the core components for running the minimum system.
openEuler-22.09-everything-x86_64-dvd.isoFull installation ISO file of the x86_64 architecture, including all components for running the entire system.
openEuler-22.09-everything-debuginfo-x86_64-dvd.isoISO file for openEuler debugging in the x86_64 architecture, including the symbol table information required for debugging.
openEuler-22.09-source-dvd.isoISO file of the openEuler source code.
openEuler-21.09-edge-aarch64-dvd.isoEdge ISO file in the AArch64 architecture, including the core components for running the minimum system.
openEuler-21.09-edge-x86_64-dvd.isoEdge ISO file in the x86_64 architecture, including the core components for running the minimum system.
openEuler-21.09-Desktop-aarch64-dvd.isoDesktop ISO file in the AArch64 architecture, including the minimum software set for running the development desktop.
openEuler-21.09-Desktop-x86_64-dvd.isoDesktop ISO file in the x86_64 architecture, including the minimum software set for running the development desktop.

Table 2 VM images

NameDescription
openEuler-22.09-aarch64.qcow2.xzVM image of openEuler in the AArch64 architecture.
openEuler-22.09-x86_64.qcow2.xzVM image of openEuler in the x86_64 architecture.

NOTE

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

Table 3 Container images

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

Table 4 Embedded images

NameDescription
arm64/aarch64-std/zImageKernel image that supports QEMU in the AArch64 architecture.
arm64/aarch64-std/*toolchain-22.09.shDevelopment and compilation toolchain in the AArch64 architecture.
arm64/aarch64-std/*rootfs.cpio.gzFile system that supports QEMU in the AArch64 architecture.
arm32/arm-std/zImageKernel image that supports QEMU in the ARM architecture.
arm32/arm-std/*toolchain-22.09.shDevelopment and compilation toolchain in the ARM architecture.
arm32/arm-std/*rootfs.cpio.gzFile system that supports QEMU in the ARM architecture.
source-list/manifest.xmlManifest of source code used for building.

Table 5 Repo sources

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

Minimum Hardware Specifications

Table 6 lists the minimum hardware specifications for installing openEuler 22.09.

Table 6 Minimum hardware requirements

ComponentMinimum Hardware Specification
CPUKunpeng 920 (AArch64)/ x86_64 (later than Skylake)

x86-64 (later than Skylake)
Memory≥ 8 GB
Hard drive≥ 120 GB

Hardware Compatibility

Table 7 describes the typical configurations of servers and components supported by openEuler. openEuler will support more servers in the future. Partners and developers are welcome to participate in the contribution and verification. For details about the servers supported by openEuler, see Compatibility List.

Table 7 Supported servers and configurations

Vendor

Server Name

Server Model

Component

Configuration

Huawei

TaiShan 200

2280 (balanced model)

CPU

HiSilicon Kunpeng 920

Memory

4 x 32 GB 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

4 x 32 GB 2400MHz

RAID card

LSI SAS3508

Network

X722