After having selected the installation medium, determine the suitable installation method and boot option that best matches your needs:
- Installing from the openSUSE Media
Choose this option if you want to perform a stand-alone installation and do not want to rely on a network to provide the installation data or the boot infrastructure. The installation proceeds exactly as outlined in Section 1.3, “The Installation Workflow”.
- Installing from the LiveCD
In order to install from a LiveCD, boot the live system from CD. In the running system, launch the installation routine by clicking on the icon on the desktop. Phase one of the installation will be carried out in a window on the desktop. It is not possible to update or repair an existing system with a LiveCD, you can only perform a new installation (with automatic configuration).
- Installing from a Network Server
Choose this option if you have an installation server available in your network or want to use an external server as the source of your installation data. This setup can be configured to boot from physical media (Floppy, CD/DVD, or hard disk) or configured to boot via network using PXE/BOOTP. Refer to Section 1.2.1, “Installing from a Network Server Using SLP”, Section 1.2.2, “Installing from a Network Source without SLP”, or Chapter Remote Installation (↑Reference) for details.
- Installing with
openSUSE 11.2 Installerfrom Windows Choose this installation option if you prefer a smooth transition from using Windows to using Linux.
openSUSE 11.2 Installerallows you to boot into the openSUSE installation right from a running Windows by modifying the Windows boot loader. This installation option is only available from the DVD media. Refer to Section 1.2.3, “Installing with theopenSUSE 11.2 Installerfrom Windows” for details.
openSUSE supports several different boot options from which you can
choose, depending on the hardware available and on the installation
scenario you prefer. Booting from the
openSUSE media or using openSUSE 11.2
Installer are the most straightforward options, but special
requirements might call for special
setups:
Table 1.1. Boot Options
|
Boot Option |
Description |
|---|---|
|
DVD |
This is the easiest boot option. This option can be used if the system has a local DVD-ROM drive that is supported by Linux. |
|
openSUSE 11.2 Installer |
openSUSE 11.2 Installer is installed under Microsoft Windows and makes it possible to boot directly into the installation |
|
PXE or BOOTP |
Booting over the network must be supported by the system's BIOS or firmware, and a boot server must be available in the network. This task can also be handled by another openSUSE system. See http://en.opensuse.org/SuSE_install_with_PXE_boot for more information.Refer to Chapter Remote Installation (↑Reference) for more information. |
|
Hard Disk |
openSUSE installation can also be booted from the hard disk. To
do this, copy the kernel ( |
![[Tip]](admon/tip.png) | Booting from DVD on UEFI machines |
|---|---|
►amd64 em64t: DVD1 can be used as a boot medium for machines equipped with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). Refer to your vendor's documentation for specific information. If booting fails, try to enable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) in your firmware. ◄ | |
If your network setup supports OpenSLP and your network installation source has been configured to announce itself via SLP (described in Section “Setting Up the Server Holding the Installation Sources” (Chapter 1, Remote Installation, ↑Reference)), boot the system, press F4 in the boot screen and select from the menu.
The installation program configures the network connection with DHCP and retrieves the location of the network installation source from the OpenSLP server. If the automatic DHCP network configuration fails, you are prompted to enter the appropriate parameters manually. The installation then proceeds as described below with the exception of the network configuration step that is needed prior to adding additional repositories. This step is not needed as the network is already configured and active at this point.
If your network setup does not support OpenSLP for the retrieval of network installation sources, boot the system and press F4 in the boot screen to select the desired network protocol (NFS, HTTP, FTP, or SMB/CIFS). Provide the server's address and the path to the installation media.
The installation program automatically configures the network connection with DHCP. If this configuration fails, you are prompted to enter the appropriate parameters manually. The installation retrieves the installation data from the source specified. The installation then proceeds as described below with the exception of the network configuration step needed prior to adding additional repositories. This step is not needed as the network is already configured and active at this point.
openSUSE 11.2 Installer is a
Microsoft Windows application that prepares your computer to directly
boot into the openSUSE installation without having to adjust BIOS
settings. It is only available on DVD media. To use the installer,
insert the openSUSE media under Windows. The openSUSE
11.2 Installer setup automatically starts
(if not, run openSUSE11_2_LOCAL.exe from the DVD).
Choose a language for the installation and follow the instructions on
the screen. The language you choose here is also preconfigured to be
used for the openSUSE installation.
On the next reboot, the Microsoft Windows boot loader launches. Choose
to start the
openSUSE installation. In order to proceed with the installation,
you will be prompted to insert the installation media. The installation
proceeds as described below. When Microsoft Windows is booted again,
openSUSE 11.2 Installer is
automatically uninstalled.
| Installing openSUSE alongside Microsoft Windows |
|---|---|
openSUSE can easily be installed alongside Microsoft Windows. Carry out the installation as described below—an existing Windows installation will automatically be detected and a dual boot option will be installed. If Windows covers the whole installation disk, the installation routine will make a proposal to shrink an existing Windows partition in order to make room for the openSUSE. Please read Section 1.10.1.1, “Resizing a Windows Partition” prior to the installation for detailed information. | |