Abstract
Use the following procedures to install a new version of SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1. This document gives a quick overview on how to run through a default installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on x86, x86_64, and iA64 architectures.
For more detailed installation instructions and deployment strategies, see the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 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)
2 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 Server DVD into the drive, then reboot the computer to start the installation program.
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Select Enter. This loads the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server installation program and starts the installation in normal mode.
on the boot screen, then press![]() |
Select the language to be used during the installation and for the installed system.
Read the License Agreement and click
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Decide if you want to accomplish a
or an update from a previous version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. Proceed with .![]() |
Select the clock and time zone to use in your system. Proceed with
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Decide if you want to install as primary operating system on a
, as a virtual guest inside a XEN machine by selecting , or as a virtualization host that can run other virtual machines with the option . 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 basic options that sometimes need manual intervention (in most common installation situations). The tab contains advanced configuration options.Click
to accept any license agreements.![]() |
Start the installation with
.After completing the basic system setup and the installation of all selected software packages, the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server installation boots into the new Linux system. After the reboot you will see the following screen:
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Type a password for the system administrator account (called the
root
user).
You should never forget the root
password!
After you entered it here, the password cannot be retrieved. It can
only be reset with administrative assistance. Proceed with
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Enter a name for this computer and the DNS domain to which it belongs. Proceed with
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In the Network Configuration screen, view or change the network connections of your system.
If you have network devices (for example, network or wireless cards, a DSL connection, ISDN adapter, or modem), it is a good idea to configure them now, because an Internet connection allows SUSE Linux Enterprise Server to retrieve any available updates and include them in the installation. Proceed with
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Test your Internet connection with
. This option also checks for the latest SUSE Linux Enterprise Server release notes. Proceed with .View the results of the test on the Running Internet Connection Test screen. Proceed with
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Enable on the Novell Customer Center Configuration screen your system for online updates with
.Click
to skip this step and continue the installation. You can configure this option after the product has been installed. Proceed with .![]() |
By default, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server creates a certificate for the system. To disable this, click
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Select
in the User Authentication Method screen, unless instructed otherwise by your system administrator. 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
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View the Release Notes after the system configuration has completed. Proceed with
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Use the Hardware Configuration screen to view or configure your graphics card and other hardware devices. Proceed with
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On the Installation Completed screen, click
to close the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server installation and continue to the login screen.Click on your username, and type your password in the Enter.
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