first check if it's already running
connect to
http://127.0.0.1 from that computer
if it's not running read the manual, if it is and the isuse is getting on the internet
you don't need a static ip unless your router/cable modem/dsl modem won't assign you an ip automatically
read the manual to learn how to configure redhat
you paid for it for a reason (and if you didn't pay for it search google)