SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Start-Up Guide

Publication Date 04 Feb 2011

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Contents

Preface
1. Feedback
2. Additional Documentation
3. Documentation Conventions
I. Installation on x86, AMD64, Intel 64, and Itanium Processor Family
1. Installation Considerations
1.1. Installation Type
1.2. Boot Methods
1.3. Installation Source
1.4. Installation Target
1.5. Different Installation Methods
2. Installation Procedure
2.1. Booting from a Local Interchangeable Drive
2.2. Installing over the Network
2.3. Controlling Installation Remotely
II. Installation on IBM POWER
3. Installation Considerations
3.1. Types of Installation
3.2. IPL Options
3.3. Installation Source
3.4. Installation Targets
3.5. Connecting to the Installation System
4. Installation Procedure
4.1. Installing in an Entire System
4.2. Installing in an LPAR
III. Installation on IBM System z
5. Installation Considerations
5.1. Types of Installation
5.2. IPL Options
5.3. Installation Source
5.4. Initiating a Connection to the Installation System
6. Installation Procedure
6.1. LPAR Installation
6.2. z/VM Installation

List of Tables

1.1. Boot Options
3.1. IPL Options
5.1. IPL Options