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Installation Considerations
This chapter encompasses all the decisions that need to be made before installing SUSE®
Linux Enterprise Server on x86, AMD64, Intel 64, and Itanium hardware. Find the
current hardware and software requirements for installing SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server on x86, AMD64, Intel 64, and Itanium in the Architecture-Specific Information
manual, which is contained on the first CD or DVD as a printable PDF in the /docu
directory.
1.1 Installation Type
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is normally installed as an independent operating system.
With the introduction of Xen, it is also possible to run multiple instances of SUSE
Linux Enterprise Server on the same hardware. However, the controlling Domain-0
installation for Xen is done like a typical installation with some additional packages.
The installation of Xen guests is described in Installation and Administration, which
is available in the installed system as well as on the first CD or DVD.
1.2 Boot Methods
Depending on the hardware used, the following boot methods are available for the first
boot procedure prior to the installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server:
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