Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE SERVER 11 - VIRTUALIZATION Manual page 33

NOTE: Using Arbitrary Bridge Names
If installing a fully virtualized guest and you are using a bridge name that
is different than the default names, explicitly specify the bridge by select-
ing the bridge name from the Source menu on the Virtual Network
Adapter page. Paravirtual guests by definition are aware they are running
on a virtualization platform and therefore, do not need to have the bridge
explicitly specified, thus leaving Source as Default will suffice.
8 The operating system can be installed from a CD/DVD device or an ISO image
file. In addition, if you are installing a SUSE Linux operating system, you can
install the operating system from a network installation source.
If you are installing a paravirtual machine's operating system from CD, you
should remove the virtual CD reader from the virtual machine after completing
the installation, because the virtual machine assumes that the original CD is still
in the CD reader, even if it is ejected. If it is ejected, the virtual machine cannot
access the CD (or any other newly inserted CD) and receives I/O errors.
WARNING: Changing CD-Roms
On paravirtual guests, it is currently not possible to go on with the instal-
lation of a system after changing the CD-Rom. Instead, you should use a
DVD or a network based installation. For a workaround to this problem,
see Section 6.2.1, "Virtual CD Readers on Paravirtual Machines"
If the installation program is capable of recognizing an installation profile, re-
sponse file, or script, you can automate the installation settings by specifying the
location of the profile, response file, or script you want to use. For example,
SUSE Linux uses an AutoYaST profile, NetWare uses a NetWare Response File,
and Red Hat uses a Kickstart file to move through the installation screens with
no interaction.
You can also pass instructions to the kernel at install time by entering parameters
for the Additional Arguments field. These arguments may either be kernel options,
or options for linuxrc. More information about linuxrc can be found at
Section "Booting the Target System for Installation" (Chapter 14, Remote Instal-
lation, ↑Deployment Guide).
(page 49).
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