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To perform this kind of installation, proceed as follows:
1 Set up the installation source as described in
Server Holding the Installation Sources"
FTP network server. For an SMB installation source, refer to
"Managing an SMB Installation Source"
2 Boot the target system using the first CD or DVD of the SUSE Linux Enterprise
Desktop media kit.
3 When the boot screen of the target system appears, use the boot options prompt
to set the appropriate parameters for network connection, address of the installa-
tion source, and SSH enablement. This is described in detail in
"Using Custom Boot Options"
The target system boots to a text-based environment, giving the network address
under which the graphical installation environment can be addressed by any SSH
client.
4 On the controlling workstation, open a terminal window and connect to the target
system as described in
(page 152).
5 Perform the installation as described in
(page 17). Reconnect to the target system after it reboots for the final part of the
installation.
6 Finish the installation.
11.1.5 Simple Remote Installation via
SSH—Dynamic Network
Configuration
This type of installation still requires some degree of physical access to the target system
to boot for installation and determine the IP address of the installation target. The instal-
lation itself is entirely controlled from a remote workstation using VNC to connect to
the installer, but still requires user interaction for the actual configuration efforts.
(page 126). Choose an NFS, HTTP, or
(page 134).
(page 147).
Section "Connecting to the Installation Program"
Chapter 3, Installation with YaST
Section 11.2, "Setting Up the
Section 11.2.5,
Section 11.4.2,
Remote Installation
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