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| Part II. Installation on IBM POWER | 3.2. IPL Options | | |
Contents
This chapter summarizes all decisions to make before starting an
installation of SUSEŽ Linux Enterprise Server on IBM POWER hardware. The current hardware
and software requirements for installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on IBM POWER devices are
listed in the Chapter Requirements (↑Architecture-Specific Information), provided as a printable
PDF document in the directory /docu on the first CD.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server offers two different types of installation on IBM POWER: an installation on the entire system and an installation in a logical partition (LPAR).
Linux can only be installed in an LPAR on this type of machine. The installation on iSeries requires a telnet connection that allows control over the installation process throughout its course. An installation server in the network qualifies as a good source of installation.
Linux can be installed on the entire system here. On IBM pSeries p630, p655, p670, and p690, it is also possible to install Linux in an LPAR. You can also start these two systems without partitioning and install on the entire system (full system partition). A CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an installation server in the network can be used as the installation source.
Linux can be installed on the entire system (unmanaged mode) or on an LPAR. A CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an installation server in the network can be used as the installation source.
Linux can only be installed on the entire system—on a blade—on this type of machine. A CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an installation server in the network can be used as the installation source.
Linux can only be installed on the entire system. A CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an installation server in the network can be used as the installation source.
