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Use this YaST module to create boot disks, rescue disks, and module disks.
These floppy disks are helpful if the boot configuration of your system is
damaged. The rescue disk is especially necessary if the file system of the
root partition is damaged. In this case, you might also need the module
disk with various drivers to be able to access the system (e.g., to access a
RAID system).
Figure 2.20: Creating a Boot, Rescue, or Module Disk
‘Standard Boot Disk’ Use this option to create a standard boot disk with
which to boot an installed system. This disk is also needed for start-
ing the rescue system.
‘Rescue Disk’ This disk contains a special environment that allows you to
perform maintenance tasks in your installed system, such as checking
and repairing the file system and updating the boot loader.
To start the rescue system, boot with the standard boot disk then se-
lect ‘Manual Installation’ ➝ ‘Start Installation or System’ ➝ ‘Rescue
System’. You will then be prompted to insert the rescue disk. If your
system was configured to use special drivers (such as RAID or USB),
you might need to load the respective modules from a module disk.
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