Install SUSE Multi-Linux Manager on ppc64le

This guide demonstrates how to set up SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Server using SelfInstall ISO image on ppc64le machine.

1. Use case

This workflow outlines the steps to install SUSE Multi-Linux Manager on a ppc64le architecture using the SelfInstall ISO image. The method is used to create a container host for SUSE Multi-Linux Manager, allowing for efficient management of your systems.

2. Outcome

Successful completion of this workflow results in successful installation of SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Server running on a ppc64le system.

3. Step-by-step instructions

The following workflow is complex and time-consuming. Make sure that adequate testing is done before deploying the procedure in live environment.
Procedure: Preparing the prerequisites

  1. Prepare a physical or virtual machine that supports the ppc64le architecture.

  2. Ensure access to the SUSE SelfInstall ISO image for SUSE Multi-Linux Manager (either 512 or 4096 block size, depending on your disk configuration).

  3. Ensure sufficient storage for the root disk (40GB recommended) and a separate, large, fast storage device for persistent volumes.

  4. Ensure network connectivity for registration and updates from SUSE Customer Center.

  5. Prepare a valid LCM+ subscription key.

Procedure: Installing SUSE Multi-Linux Manager

  1. Download and prepare the installation media:

    1. Download the SelfInstall ISO image for the appropriate physical block size (512 or 4096) from suse.com. For example: SUSE-Manager-Server.ppc64le-5.0.2-SelfInstall-ppc-4096-2024.12.install.iso

    2. Create a new instance with a root disk size of 40GB (recommended).

    3. Attach the SelfInstall ISO as a virtual CD and attach large, fast storage for the persistent volume.

  2. Boot from SelfInstall ISO:

    1. Boot from the SelfInstall ISO and follow the on-screen prompts.

    2. Select the desired disk for the root partition (/). The system will copy the disk image to the selected volume.

  3. Finalize the installation and initial setup:

    1. Shut down the instance and remove the virtual CD-ROM from the boot sequence.

    2. Start the instance. It will boot from the newly installed SUSE Multi-Linux Manager host OS.

    3. The system will adapt to the disk size and allow you to log in.

  4. Register with SCC and apply updates:

    1. Register the SUSE Multi-Linux Manager server with SCC using the SUSEConnect command, including the SUSE Multi-Linux Manager Extension.

    2. Use your ppc64le LCM+ subscription key for registration.

    3. Apply all available updates using transactional-update.

    4. Reboot the system as directed.

  5. Install required packages:

    1. Install the packages to use this instance as a container host for SUSE Multi-Linux Manager

      transactional-update pkg install netavark podman \
mgradm mgrctl uyuni-storage-setup-server

    2. Provision persistent storage for SUSE Multi-Linux Manager

      mgr-storage-server $device

      Ensure $device points to the fast, persistent storage.

      For more information, see Persistent Volumes.

To continue with deployment, see Server Deployment.