This manual describes the steps for installing SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server on IBM eServer i5 and eServer p5, pSeries, JS20/JS21/JS22 Blades, and iSeries systems. It contains all necessary information for the preparation of the installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. The installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is described in Chapter Installation with YaST (↑Installation and Administration).

Whenever possible, this manual refers to relevant information sources and other documentation on the Internet and on your installed system. Detailed information about Linux device drivers and other technical details are covered in the IBM (online) documentation. Note the respective references.

Structure of This Manual

This manual provides information about the hardware and software requirements for successfully installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on your system, necessary steps on i5/OS, and the preparation of the eServer i5/p5 firmware, pSeries, JS20/JS21/JS22 Blades, and iSeries.

For More Information about SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on IBM POWER

Find a short introduction to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on IBM POWER in the Start-Up Guide manual of which you received a printed copy. Find a detailed description of the installation procedure and the administration of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server in the Installation and Administration manual, which you can find in the local directory /usr/share/doc/manual or on the first installation medium in the directory /docu.