Fix 'ifconfig' Command Not Found in CentOS 7 Minimal Installation

Why 'ifconfig' is Missing

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Update Your System

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Install net-tools Package

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Verify the Installation

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Install Required Libraries

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Add net-tools to Bootable Image

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