I need a minimal installation to install CWP Pro (Control Web Panel) however with the minimal installation they require the ethernet interface is not enabled. How do I enable it to continue with my installation?
[Edit: found the answer but leaving this up as it might be useful to others]
The minimal install includes NetworkManager.service, which also includes the nmtui tool. This provides a graphical interface with an option to activate the interface. Source: docs.redhat.com.
I’m quite sure that if you do an interactive install, then you can in the installer change/set the network config – at least to set connection(s) “on”, even for minimal install.
I vaguely remember that at some point the default CentOS install had the ethernet off (as the FAQ at the time said, somewhat inexplicably). During the installation, you have to make sure that network is set to connected, or, you won’t find out until after the install is finished. When you’re not expecting it, it is easy to miss during the installation.