Hardware - Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE SERVER 10 - INSTALLATION AND ADMINISTRATION 08-05-2008 Installation Manual

In most cases, YaST replaces old versions with new ones without problems. A backup
of the existing system should be performed prior to updating to ensure that existing
configurations are not lost during the update. Conflicts can then be resolved manually
after the update has finished.
8.3.9 Installing into a Directory
This YaST module allows you to install packages into a directory specified by you.
Select where to place the root directory, how to name directories, and the type of system
and software to install. After entering this module, YaST determines the system settings
and lists the default directory, installation instructions, and software to install. Edit
these settings by clicking Change. All changes must be confirmed by clicking Accept.
After changes have been made, click Next until informed that the installation is complete.
Click Finish to exit the dialog.
8.3.10 Checking Media
If you encounter any problems using the SUSE Linux Enterprise installation media,
you can check the CDs or DVDs with Software > Media Check. Media problems are
more likely to occur with media you burn yourself. To check that a SUSE Linux Enter-
prise CD or DVD is error-free, insert the medium into the drive and run this module.
Click Start for YaST to check the MD5 checksum of the medium. This may take several
minutes. If any errors are detected, you should not use this medium for installation.

8.4 Hardware

New hardware must first be installed or connected as directed by the vendor. Turn on
external devices and start the appropriate YaST module. Most devices are automatically
detected by YaST and the technical data is displayed. If the automatic detection fails,
YaST offers a list of devices (model, vendor, etc.) from which to select the suitable
device. Consult the documentation enclosed with your hardware for more information.
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