How to install MATE Desktop Environment in CentOS 7 minimal - full guide

MATE Desktop is Linux GUI based on GNOME 2
Installing MATE on Centos 7 is easy.

First step:
Check internet connection, if you want use DHCP run this:

dhclient

If internet connection is working update pckage:

yum update

Install epel-release:

yum install epel-release

Install kernel-devel:

yum install kernel-devel

Install X Window system:

yum groupinstall "X Window system"

Install MATE Desktop:

yum groupinstall "MATE Desktop"

Now you can run MATE Desktop using:

systemctl isolate graphical.target

Set MATE Desktop Environment as deflaut GUI:

systemctl set-default graphical.target
rm '/etc/systemd/system/default.target'
ln -s '/usr/lib/systemd/system/graphical.target' '/etc/systemd/system/default.target'

If something goes wrong install Development Tools:

yum groupinstall "Development Tools"

Optional is install GNOME Disc Utility:

yum install gnome-disk-utility

Best of the best for using KVM over IP to remote administration.
MATE Desktop homepage:
https://mate-desktop.org/