Abstract
Use the following procedures to install a new version of SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 SP1. This document gives a quick overview on how to run through a default installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop.
For more detailed installation instructions and deployment strategies, see the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop documentation at http://www.novell.com/documentation/.
Pentium* III 500 MHz or higher processor (Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or higher or any AMD64/Intel* EM64T processor recommended)
512 MB physical RAM (1 GB recommended)
3 GB available disk space (more recommended)
800 x 600 display resolution (1024 x 768 or higher recommended)
Use these instructions if there is no existing Linux system on your machine, or if you want to replace an existing Linux system.
Insert the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop DVD into the drive, then reboot the computer to start the installation program.
Select on the boot screen and press Enter. This loads the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop installation program and starts the installation in normal mode.
Select the language to be used during the installation and for the installed system.
Read the License Agreement and click . Proceed with .
Select if you want to accomplish a or an update from a previous version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. Proceed with .
Select the clock and time zone to use in your system. Proceed with .
Type your first and last name in the field, your login name in the field, and your password (as recommended by your system administrator) in the field.
For security reasons, your password should be at least eight characters long and should contain both uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers. The maximum length for passwords is 72 characters, and passwords are case-sensitive. Proceed with .
Type a password for the system administrator account (called the
rootuser).You should never forget the
rootpassword! After you enter it here, the password cannot be retrieved. It can only be reset with administrative assistance. Proceed with .
Use the Installation Settings screen to view a number of proposed installation and partitioning options, then change your desired options, if necessary.
The tab contains options that sometimes need manual intervention (for example, partitioning and software). The tab contains advanced configuration options.
Click to accept any needed license agreements. You will see the following screen:
Click to start the installation.
The installation usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the system performance and the selected software scope. During the installation you may either view the product presentation, the release notes containing last-minute information, or the detailed installation log.
After completing the basic system setup and the installation of all selected software packages, the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop installation boots into the new Linux system, to perform the automatic system configuration. This routine attempts to configure your network and Internet access and sets up your hardware. This process does not need any interaction.
Enable your system for online updates on the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen. Click to register your system.
To skip this step, click and continue with the installation. You can configure this option after the product has been installed.
Click on the Installation Completed screen to close the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop installation and continue to the login screen.
Click on your username, and type your password in the field. Press Enter to login.
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