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Installing SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 has deviations from SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8 installation steps - Servers

Troubleshooting


Problem

When installing the SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 (SLSTD8) operating system, you will find that there are several deviations from the steps that are followed for a SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 installation (SLES8).

Resolving The Problem

Source
RETAIN tip: H182482

Symptom
When installing the SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 (SLSTD8) operating system, you will find that there are several deviations from the steps that are followed for a SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 installation (SLES8).

Affected configurations
The system may be any of the following IBM e(logo)servers:

  • an IBM eServer xSeries 445, type 8870, any model
  • an IBM eServer xSeries 365, type 8861, any model
  • an IBM eServer xSeries 346, type 8840, any Model
  • an IBM eServer xSeries 306, type 8836, any model
  • an IBM eServer xSeries 255, type 8685, any model
  • an IBM eServer xSeries 226, type 8648, any Model
  • an IBM eServer xSeries 206, type 8482, any model

The following NOS(es) are affected:

  • SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8

Solution
The process for installing SLSTD8 is the same as for SLES8 with the following exceptions:

  1. After finishing with the Language Selection screen, you will see the Utilization Purposes screen. Select the type of installation for your server.
  2. After configuring your desktop settings at the Desktop Settings screen, you will come to a screen where you must provide the applicable settings for your server and network functions. The screens that are displayed and the steps that you follow are dynamic based on your previous selections (as referenced in the first deviation above). For each screen, select or type the necessary information for your network, then select Next.
  3. When all network settings are entered, select Finish.

Additional information
SLSTD8, when installed with Service Pack 3 or higher, is functionally the same as SLES8 from a hardware and software certification standpoint, except for the fact that SLSTD8 contains some additional network configuration tools that require additional steps in the installation process.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:SUSE Linux

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Document Information

Modified date:
29 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-56726

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