Part II Installation procedure #

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server allows setting several parameters during boot, for example choosing the source of the installation data or setting the network configuration.

This chapter describes the procedure in which the data for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is copied to the target device. Some basic configuration parameters for the newly installed system are set during the procedure. A graphical user interface will guide you through the installation. The procedure described in the following also applies to remote installation procedures as described in Chapter 11, Remote installation. The text mode installation has the same steps and only looks different. For information about performing non-interactive automated installations, see AutoYaST Guide.

To get technical support and product updates, you need to register and activate SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with the SUSE Customer Center. It is recommended to register during the installation, since this will enable you to install the system with the latest updates and patches available. However, if you are offline or want to skip the registration step, you can register at any time later from the installed system.

Modules and extensions add features to your system and allow you to customize the system according to your needs. These components also need to be registered and can be managed with YaST or command line tools. For more details also refer to the Modules and Extensions Quick Start.

Sophisticated system configurations require specific disk setups. You can perform all common partitioning tasks during the installation.

The installation of SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server can be performed entirely over the network. This chapter describes how to provide the required environment for booting, installing and controlling the installation via the network.

This section covers several common installation problems and describes possible solutions.