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Applies to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4

Part I Understanding and creating the AutoYaST control file

  • 2 The AutoYaST control file
  • A control file, also known as a profile, is a configuration description for a single system. It consists of sets of resources with properties including support for complex structures such as lists, records, trees and large embedded or referenced objects.

  • 3 Creating an AutoYaST control file
  • To create the control file, you need to collect information about the systems you are going to install. This includes hardware data and network information among other things. Make sure you have the following information about the machines you want to install: