Operation Manual

To perform this kind of installation, proceed as follows:
1
Set up the repository as described in Section 1.2, “Setting Up the Server Holding
the Installation Sources” (page 12). Choose an NFS, HTTP, or FTP network
server. For an SMB repository, refer to Section 1.2.5, “Managing an SMB
Repository” (page 20).
2
Boot the target system using a boot medium (DVD, CD, or USB ash drive) of
the openSUSE media kit. For more information about the openSUSE media kit,
see Section “Choosing the Installation Media” (Chapter 1, Installation with YaST,
↑Start-Up).
3
When the boot screen of the target system appears, use the boot options prompt
to set the appropriate VNC options and the address of the repository. This is de-
scribed in detail in Section 1.4, “Booting the Target System for Installation”
(page 32).
The target system boots to a text-based environment, giving the network address
and display number under which the graphical installation environment can be
addressed by any VNC viewer application or browser. VNC installations announce
themselves over OpenSLP and if the rewall settings permit, they can be found
using Konqueror in service:/ or slp:/ mode.
4
On the controlling workstation, open a VNC viewing application or Web
browser and connect to the target system as described in Section 1.5.1, “VNC
Installation” (page 36).
5
Perform the installation as described in Chapter 1, Installation with YaST (↑Start-
Up). Reconnect to the target system after it reboots for the nal part of the instal-
lation.
6
Finish the installation.
1.1.3 Remote Installation via VNC—PXE
Boot and Wake on LAN
This type of installation is completely hands-off. The target machine is started and
booted remotely. User interaction is only needed for the actual installation. This approach
is suitable for cross-site deployments.
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