Installing SUSE Manager on ppc64le

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

1. Use Case

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

2. Outcome

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

3. Step-by-step Instructions

This workflow is complex and time-consuming. Make sure that adequate testing is done before deploying the procedure in live environment.
Procedure: Prepare the Prerequisites

  1. A physical or virtual machine that supports the ppc64le architecture.

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

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

  4. Network connectivity for registration and updates from SCC.

  5. A valid LCM+ subscription key.

Procedure: Installation Steps

  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. 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 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 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 server with SCC using the SUSEConnect command, including the SUSE Manager Server 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 Manager

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

    2. Provision persistent storage for SUSE 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.