A Documentation Updates #

Updated the chapters of this part, including Figure 19.1, “Overview of Supported Upgrade Paths” and Section 19.3.6, “Migrate your PostgreSQL Database” (Fate #325659).

In Section 19.3.9, “Adjust Your SMT Client Setup”, added how to de-register an SMT client in case of problems upgrading the machine.

Improved consistency of Docker terminology throughout the documentation. This includes renaming a guide to Docker Open Source Engine Guide.

Added a section about SUSE Customer Center registration with YaST and SUSEConnect. See Section 1.4, “Registering SUSE Linux Enterprise Server” and Section 13.2, “Registering an Installed System” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1075996).

Added section about cleaning up cloned disk images, see Chapter 7, Cloning Disk Images (Fate ##321159).

Added a new section listing all optional modules in Section 14.1, “List of Optional Modules” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1058076).

Removed LDAP and Kerberos authentication methods and added SSSD, see Section 16.7, “Changing the User Authentication Method” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1077112).

Added a new section listing all optional modules in Section 14.1, “List of Optional Modules” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1058076).

Added note to Section 19.2, “Online and Offline Upgrade” about upgrading SUSE Manager clients (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1094593).

Fixed configuration files for recommended packages installation, see Section 21.5, “Upgrading with Zypper” and Section 21.4, “Upgrading with the Online Migration Tool (YaST)” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1088985).

Removed Certifications Module from list of available modules in Section 14.1, “List of Optional Modules”; it does not exist for SLE 12 SP2 and later (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1080616).

Fixed error in upgrade paths image in Section 19.1, “Supported Upgrade Paths to SLE 12 SP4” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1077734).

Removed LDAP and Kerberos authentication methods and added SSSD, see Section 16.7, “Changing the User Authentication Method” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1077112).

Added a section about SUSE Customer Center registration with YaST and SUSEConnect See Section 1.4, “Registering SUSE Linux Enterprise Server” and Section 13.2, “Registering an Installed System” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1075996).

On IBM Z, /boot must not be on RAID or LVM, see Section 6.11, “Suggested Partitioning” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1066566).

Installer self-update is enabled by default, see Section 6.4, “Installer Self-Update” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1058042).

Fixed broken link in Section 4.1.1.1.3, “Network Connection” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1029132).

Corrected kernel version strings in Section 15.1.1, “Automatically Deleting Unused Kernels” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1020271).

Numerous small fixes and additions to the documentation, based on technical feedback.

Removed all references to the faillog package, which is no longer shipped (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=710788).

Removed all documentation about connecting to a VNC server with a Java-capable browser. Java is no longer supported by most browsers for security reasons.

Modified PXE boot to accommodate UEFI (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1006558).

Added Section 9.6, “Booting from CD or USB Drive Instead of PXE”.

Moved Section 14.6, “SUSE Package Hub” from Chapter 6, Installation with YaST to this chapter.

In Section 14.5, “SUSE Software Development Kit (SDK) 12 SP4”, added information about the support status of the SDK.

In Procedure 14.1, “Installing Add-ons and Extensions from Online Channels with YaST”, mentioned new entry in YaST to directly install extensions and modules (Fate #321044).

In Section 18.7, “Repository Model”, updated repository model with SLE 12 SP3.

Added Section 18.5, “Generating Periodic Life Cycle Report” (Fate #322059).

In Section 18.7.3, “Module-Specific Repositories for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server”, mentioned that a certain module is not available on POWER (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1048670).

In Note: Origin of Packages for SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 and Later, rephrased a sentence (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1048672).

Updated Figure 19.1, “Overview of Supported Upgrade Paths”.

Added information about offline and online upgrading methods to Section 19.2, “Online and Offline Upgrade”.

Added backup of package and repository list to Section 19.3.3.1, “Listing Installed Packages and Repositories”.

Mentioned zypper and YaST as the suggested methods for Service Pack migration in Section 19.2, “Online and Offline Upgrade”.

Added Note: Amount of Packages Increases with an Update to a New Major Release (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1045649).

Corrected terminology in the introduction to the chapter (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1048680).

In Section 19.1, “Supported Upgrade Paths to SLE 12 SP4”, added missing version numbers (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1048675).

Added Section 19.3.1, “Make Sure the Current System Is Up-To-Date” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1051670).

Added information about migration options with SUSE Manager, see Section 20.6, “Updating via SUSE Manager” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1035716).

When upgrading with plain zypper, a solution for a kernel version conflict needs to be picked, see Section 21.6, “Upgrading with Plain Zypper” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1032595).

Automatic LUN scanning on IBM Z only works with NPIV enabled, see Section 6.6.2, “Configuring zFCP Disks”.

SCC, SMT and SUMA repositories can be used for online migration, see Section 21.2, “Service Pack Migration Workflow” (Doc Comment #32436).

In Section 6.2.2.2, “The Boot Screen on Machines Equipped with UEFI”, fixed a typo in an installation entry example (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1051387).

Mentioned possibility of using susehmc.ins (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1009081).

Added link to Module Life Cycles Web site (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1014266).

Explicitly advised not to specify other repositories with the self-update parameter than the installer self-update one. In addition, specified how to enable such a repository in SMT (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1015481).

The e-mail address for documentation feedback has changed to doc-team@suse.com.

The documentation for Docker Open Source Engine has been enhanced and renamed to Docker Guide.

The complete guide has been revised, restructured, and flattened (Fate #319115).

Chapter 5, Installation on Arm AArch64 has been added (Fate #318444).

Updates and corrections on installation with Kimchi (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=979054).

linuxrc now suggests default values (Fate #318453).

Added documentation for installing KVM guests on IBM IBM Z (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=958733).

linuxrc no longer asks for a portname (Fate #320112).

linuxrc now suggests default values (Fate #318453).

Added documentation for installing KVM guests on IBM IBM Z (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=958733).

Added a tip on how to access network storage to Section 6.7, “Network Settings”.

Dialog options for creating an encrypted LVM file system (Section 6.11, “Suggested Partitioning”) have changed (Fate #320418).

Added a note on cio_ignore to Section 6.16.1, “IBM IBM Z: IPLing the Installed System”.

The Receive System Mail has been removed from the Add User dialog (Fate #320448).

Added Section 6.2.3.6, “Enabling the Installer Self-Update”.

zKVM machines are shut down at the end of the installation (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=992081).

Updated list of modules, see Section 18.7, “Repository Model” (Fate #320579).

Added Section 19.3.7, “Create Non-MD5 Server Certificates for Java Applications” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=970153).

Added a conceptual overview and mentioned additional migration strategies (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=968195).

Added Section 20.7, “Updating Registration Status after Rollback” (Fate #319118).

Added Section 19.3.9, “Adjust Your SMT Client Setup” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=944342).

Implemented a notice to make sure a service pack migration is not performed with insufficient disk space (Fate #317784, see Section 19.3.10, “Disk Space”).

Mentioned that during installation, an installation resource is added and removed afterward (Fate #320494).

Removed link (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=972355).

Added documentation for installing KVM guests on IBM IBM Z (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=958733).

Added note about where to place /boot for an LVM root file system (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1000631).

Added more information about rolling back a service pack (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1001070).

Added recommendations for the case of running an update from within a GNOME session (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1001684 ).

Mentioned requirement for a local X server and instructions for Microsoft Windows (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=956059).

Renamed zpxe.exec to zpxe.rexx and rephrased sentence regarding correct place (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=867809).

Added note about z/VM 6.3 regarding installation of APAR VM65419 (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=958054).

Distinguished between remote and local repository more clearly (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=956058).

Added note about reformatting partitions with mkswap, because initrd image cannot boot up when swap partition has changed (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=955822).

SMT Guide is now part of the documentation for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

Add-ons provided by SUSE have been renamed as modules and extensions. The manuals have been updated to reflect this change.

Numerous small fixes and additions to the documentation, based on technical feedback.

The registration service has been changed from Novell Customer Center to SUSE Customer Center.

In YaST, you will now reach Network Settings via the System group. Network Devices is gone (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=867809).

Removed pointers to the Failsafe boot option, which has been removed (Fate #317016).

Added installation instruction for KVM guests (Fate #319264).

Added Section 4.2.7, “The SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Boot Procedure on IBM IBM Z”.

Added Section 6.2.3.4, “Using a Proxy for the Installation” (Fate #318488).

Added a warning on using unsigned drivers in secure boot mode to Section 6.2.2.2, “The Boot Screen on Machines Equipped with UEFI” (Fate #317593).

Added Section 13.3.4.1, “Handling of Package Recommendations” (Fate #318099).

Updated chapter to reflect the software changes to the former YaST SUSE Customer Center Configuration dialog (now called Product Registration) and the YaST Add-On Products module (Fate #318800).

Mentioned that subvolumes for /var/lib/mariadb, /var/lib/pgsql, and /var/lib/libvirt/images are created with the option no copy on write by default to avoid extensive fragmenting with Btrfs.

The chapter about registering clients at a Subscription Management Tool server has been replaced by Configuring Clients to Use SMT.

Split former update chapter into several independent chapters and combined them under this new part.

Removed YaST Wagon chapter, as YaST Wagon is unsupported for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4.

Added new chapter: Chapter 21, Upgrading Online.

Added Section 19.3.5, “Migrate your MySQL Database” and Section 19.3.6, “Migrate your PostgreSQL Database”.

Integrated various new features: Fate #315161, Fate #318636, Fate #319128, Fate #319129, Fate #319138, Fate #319140.

Fixed path to zpxe.exec (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=937511).

Added the https protocol to Section 4.3.3, “Specifying the Installation Source and YaST Interface” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=951421).

Consistent use of yast, yast2.ssh, yast.ssh for SSH based installation (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=956060).

Consistent spelling of boot parameters (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=956054).

PowerKVM: virt-install does not know about SLES12 (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=880918).

IBM POWER: Starting an X-Server after an Upgrade (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=948980).

Added documentation on the boot process for IBM IBM Z (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=942772).

Description of encrypted / and /boot on Btrfs was missing. Added an important note in Section 6.11, “Suggested Partitioning” and Section 12.1.2.1, “Btrfs Partitioning” (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=926951).

Zypper multiversion kernels should be mentioned for SP2 Update (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=753809).

SLES 12 Deployment Guide errors for zPXE installations (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=944384).

AutoYaST hangs at "Configuring Bootloader ... 50%" with 512RAM (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=927237).

Netsetup Parameters Wrong (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=928792).

Documentation on not creating /usr as separate partition is missing (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=930267).

Document how to enable SELinux during install (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=928158).

YaST boot loader: supported scenarios needs updating clarification (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=939197).

Adjustments for SMT because of the switch from SUSE Customer Center to SUSE Customer Center (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=857639).

Section 16.3.2, “Enforcing Password Policies”: Password Settings, Expiration Date is expiring user accounts in YaST Users module (https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=743874).

Various bugfixes for Chapter 19, Upgrading SUSE Linux Enterprise:

Removed all KDE documentation and references because KDE is no longer shipped.

Removed all references to SuSEconfig, which is no longer supported (Fate #100011).

Move from System V init to systemd (Fate #310421). Updated affected parts of the documentation.

YaST Runlevel Editor has changed to Services Manager (Fate #312568). Updated affected parts of the documentation.

Removed all references to ISDN support, as ISDN support has been removed (Fate #314594).

Removed all references to the YaST DSL module as it is no longer shipped (Fate #316264).

Removed all references to the YaST Modem module as it is no longer shipped (Fate #316264).

Btrfs has become the default file system for the root partition (Fate #315901). Updated affected parts of the documentation.

The dmesg now provides human-readable time stamps in ctime()-like format (Fate #316056). Updated affected parts of the documentation.

syslog and syslog-ng have been replaced by rsyslog (Fate #316175). Updated affected parts of the documentation.

MariaDB is now shipped as the relational database instead of MySQL (Fate #313595). Updated affected parts of the documentation.

SUSE-related products are no longer available from http://download.novell.com but from http://download.suse.com. Adjusted links accordingly.

Novell Customer Center has been replaced with SUSE Customer Center. Updated affected parts of the documentation.

/var/run is mounted as tmpfs (Fate #303793). Updated affected parts of the documentation.

The following architectures are no longer supported: IA64 and x86. Updated affected parts of the documentation.

The traditional method for setting up the network with ifconfig has been replaced by wicked. Updated affected parts of the documentation.

A lot of networking commands are deprecated and have been replaced by newer commands (usually ip). Updated affected parts of the documentation.

Numerous small fixes and additions to the documentation, based on technical feedback.

Updated system requirements.

Added POWER8 to the list of supported hardware (Fate #315272).

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 for POWER has moved to Little Endian. Updated affected parts of the documentation.

Updated the list of supported platforms: Removed IBM Series z9 and z10 machines and added IBM zEnterprise BC12.

Updated the memory and disk space requirements.

Removed instructions on how to IPL from tape—this is no longer supported.

Rewrote large parts of Section 4.2.5, “Network Configuration” to remove redundant information and make it more concise.

Removed references to Token Ring, which is no longer supported (Fate #313154).

Completely rewrote the chapter because of the new installation workflow.

The installation routine now supports setting up multiple network devices during the installation (Fate #315680): Section 6.7, “Network Settings”.

The installation proposal contains a separate /home partition formatted with XFS (Fate #316637 and Fate #316624): Section 6.11, “Suggested Partitioning”.

Removed occurrences of the YaST Repair module which has been dropped (Fate #308670).

Update repositories are added after having registered with SUSE Customer Center and can be used during installation (Fate #312012): Section 6.9, “Extension Selection”.

Extensions and modules can be added to the system during the installation (Fate #316548): Section 6.8, “SUSE Customer Center Registration”.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop can be installed as an add-on on top of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (Fate #316436): Section 6.9, “Extension Selection”.

The HW crypto stack for IBM IBM Z can be selected for installation via a pattern (Fate #316143): Section 6.15.1, “Software”.

Automatically importing SSH keys from a previous installation can be disabled (Fate #314982).

Added new section: Section 19.2, “Online and Offline Upgrade”.

Removed the following sections as the respective YaST modules are no longer included: Hardware Information, Setting Up Graphics Card and Monitor, Mouse Model, and Setting Up a Scanner.

Removed content about mouse setup and adjusted Section 11.1, “Setting Up Your System Keyboard Layout”.

Completely rewrote Section 13.5, “Keeping the System Up-to-date” because of changes in the GNOME software updater.

Installing add-on products or software extensions is now also possible without access to physical media. Added the following new sections: Section 20.8, “Registering Your System” and Section 14.3, “Installing Modules and Extensions from Online Channels”. Modified Section 14.4, “Installing Extensions and Third Party Add-On Products from Media” accordingly.

For registering clients against an SMT server, suse_register has been replaced with SUSEConnect (Fate #316585).

Updated section Section 13.5, “Keeping the System Up-to-date” according to http://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=839692.

Removed section Using Fingerprint Authentication. Further minor corrections and additions (http://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=857680).

Removed obsolete parameter OsaMedium from parmfile and Cobbler examples (http://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=860404).

Added instructions on how to add secondary languages during installation (http://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=870482).

Multiversion feature (more than one kernel installed) is enabled by default (http://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=891805).

Warn about incompatible Kernel Module Packages (KPMs) (http://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=891805).