| SUSE Linux Documentation Part III. Installation on IBM System z / Chapter 6. Installation Procedure | ||||
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 | 5.4. Initiating a Connection to the Installation System | 6.2. z/VM Installation |  | |
| SUSE Linux Documentation Part III. Installation on IBM System z / Chapter 6. Installation Procedure | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4. Initiating a Connection to the Installation System | 6.2. z/VM Installation | | |
This chapter presents an overview of the various steps necessary for a
complete installation of SUSEŽ Linux Enterprise Server in the desired mode. Detailed information
about preparing an installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on IBM System z is provided in the
manual Architecture-Specific Information, which is provided as a printable PDF file in the directory
/docu on the first installation medium. A detailed
description of the installation and configuration of the system with YaST
can be found in Reference.
Choose a suitable IPL option for the initial IPL before installing. In the case of an LPAR installation, choose between or .
Make the installation media or their data available in the network using FTP or SMB and ensure that the paths can be accessed by YaST.
Choose one of the following:
Using the HMC, prepare the IPL from CD-ROM or from the server.
Transfer the tape IPL kernel, the parmfile, and the initial RAM disk using FTP to the tape and make the tape drive available via IOCDS.
Perform the IPL for the installation system.
Configure the network.
Choose a type of connection to the installation system (SSH, X, or VNC) and establish the connection.
Start the basic installation with YaST.
Perform the first IPL of the installed system.
Reconnect to the installation system and start YaST to continue the installation process and configure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
