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There are several different ways to deploy SUSE® Linux Enterprise. Choose from various approaches ranging from a local installation using physical media or a network installation server to a mass deployment using a remote-controlled, highly-customized, and automated installation technique. Select the method that best matches your requirements.
If your deployment of SUSE Linux Enterprise only involves 1 to 10 workstations, the easiest and least complex way of deploying SUSE Linux Enterprise is a plain manual installation as featured in Chapter 3, Installation with YaST. Manual installation can be done in several different ways depending on your requirements:
Consider this approach if you want to install a single, disconnected workstation.
Consider this approach if you have a single workstation or a small number of workstations and if a network installation server announced via SLP is available.
Consider this approach if you have a single workstation or a small number of workstations and if a network installation server is available.
Table 2.1. Installing from the SUSE Linux Enterprise Media
Installation Source |
SUSE Linux Enterprise media kit |
Tasks Requiring Manual Interaction |
|
Remotely Controlled Tasks |
None |
Details |
Section 3.2.2.1, “Installing from the SUSE Linux Enterprise Media” |
Table 2.2. Installing from a Network Server Using SLP
Installation Source |
Network installation server holding the SUSE Linux Enterprise installation media |
Tasks Requiring Manual Interaction |
|
Remotely Controlled Tasks |
None, but this method can be combined with VNC |
Details |
Section 3.2.2.2, “Installing from a Network Server Using SLP” |
Table 2.3. Installing from a Network Server
Installation Source |
Network installation server holding the SUSE Linux Enterprise installation media |
Tasks Requiring Manual Interaction |
|
Remotely Controlled Tasks |
None, but method can be combined with VNC |
Details |