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Remote Installation
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop can be installed in several different ways. As well
as the usual media installation covered in
you can choose from various network-based approaches or even take a completely
hands-off approach to the installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop.
Each method is introduced by means of two short check lists: one listing the prerequisites
for this method and the other illustrating the basic procedure. More detail is then pro-
vided for all the techniques used in these installation scenarios.
NOTE
In the following sections, the system to hold your new SUSE Linux Enterprise
Desktop installation is referred to as target system or installation target. The
term installation source is used for all sources of installation data. This includes
physical media, such as CD and DVD, and network servers distributing the in-
stallation data in your network.
11.1 Installation Scenarios for Remote
Installation
This section introduces the most common installation scenarios for remote installations.
For each scenario, carefully check the list of prerequisites and follow the procedure
outlined for this scenario. If in need of detailed instructions for a particular step, follow
the links provided for each one of them.
Chapter 3, Installation with YaST
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(page 17),
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