If you are planning to use Suse Linux or already using it, then this short guide can put more highlight on the usage. The guide is based on setup and installation of Suse Linux Enterprise Server 11. I had tried my best to find the most intact answer for various aspects of setup. The configuration and setup are not meant for novice. You should have a technical understanding how a server environment actually works. Suse Linux server is considered as one of the most reliable server available to handle ample of task. They can be deployed easily and provide effective solution in comparison to others. Meant for critical IT app the distro let you to work in more complicated environment. The new version provides you better cloud environment. It is designed to give you better option related to third party app support. Because of third party app support the server are capable of running any type of app available worldwide.
There can be certain limitations related to some application. Also you will get ample of technical support on purchase. I had not used many images, as it will make the guide more bulky. I had tried to cover all necessary steps that are required for setting up the service. The guide is based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 installation. Due to improvement in GUI based installation it is become much easier to guide anyone for setup. There are no complex commands or code used.
Installation Steps: It is not require having a very high end system for installing suse. A CPU above 2.4 GHz, 1GB ram, 2 GB of free disk space is quiet enough.
To install boot your system with Suse Linux Enterprise Server DVD:
- At the boot screen you will see 6 options. They are Boot from Hard Disk, Installation, Repair installed system, Rescue system, Firmware Test and Memory test. If you had install any Linux distro before then the job will be easier. Choose Installation and hit enter.
- Now you can see the welcome screen where you need to change the language settings. By default English is reflected on both the drop boxes. Agree the license term and then click on Next.
- After a small system analysis you will land on the installation window. This window offer you three way of installing Suse Linux Enterprise Server. They are New Installation, Update and Repair Installed system. Also an additional box in the end allows you to choose any add-ons you want to install. Choose New Installation and hit Next.
- Now choose your Region and time zone. Hit Next.
- The option that appears now is important. It ask you your sever scenario. The option under this is Physical Machine, Virtual Machine and Xen Virtualization host. Choose Physical Machine means your existing system. The base operating system will be Suse Linux. Other client can connect to the server. Second Virtual Machine will create a virtual partition in your system on which this will be installed. It will work within your existing operating system. And the last option Xen Virtualization host is a bit advance options based on configures multiple host operating systems on the server. Click on Physical Machine and hit Next.
- Now you can see installation settings windows. Here there are two modes. First the default one which is listed under Overview. The information is taken by default based on pre-configured settings, while expert mode can help you to modify the system partition and installation options. Click on Install. Again in the new confirmation window click on install. This is the place where the server is installed in your system. The next part consists of configuring the server.
- The first window that you can see after installation is configuring the admin account. Type the password and do not forget the same. Then next window will ask for hostname and domain name. Provide the necessary information and click on next.
- The next page is now network configuration window. You can add up your network details here or simply skip it for later. But it is good idea if you can configure that here so that you can test the connection. Click on Next. Here you can test internet connection. Once done click on next.
- The next option to configure customer center here. This is recommended as this will recommend you to get help from tech support based on various issue. Click on configure and choose the options that you want for tech support. Click Next.
- This step consists of configuring the Network service. This is another important aspect that you have to check properly. Click on Use following configuration. This is the settings that are set by default. Click on Next.
- The upcoming window will tell you the process how users will be authenticated. Here you can choose options from Local / LDAP / NIS / Windows Domain. Click Next. Add a local user to the server. Fill all the details here. For more advance options you can click on User management. This will display more detailed things that you can check for user account configuration. Click Next then.
- This the second last step where you can go through release note for once. If not then click on Next. The last step is hardware configuration. It is not recommended to skip this process. It will show up the hardware in your system. As you find all correct, keep on clicking next. Once done tick on clone this system from AutoYast. This will be helpful for your future recovery purpose. Click on Finish. The installation process is now completed.
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