Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE SERVER 10 - INSTALLATION AND ADMINISTRATION 11-05-2007 Installation Manual page 108

The following parameters are commonly used for linuxrc. For more information, refer
to the AutoYaST package documentation under /usr/share/doc/packages/
autoyast.
IMPORTANT: Separating Parameters and Values
When passing parameters to linuxrc at the boot prompt, use = to separate
parameter and value. When using an info file, separate parameter and value
with :.
Keyword
netdevice
hostip
netmask
gateway
nameserver
autoyast
install
vnc
vncpassword
usessh
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Value
The network device to use for network setup (for
BOOTP/DHCP requests). Only needed if several network
devices are available.
When empty, the client sends a BOOTP request. Otherwise
the client is configured using the specified data.
Netmask.
Gateway.
Name server.
Location of the the control file to use for the automatic in-
stallation, such as
autoyast=http://192.168.2.1/profiles/.
Location of the installation source, such as
install=nfs://192.168.2.1/CDs/.
If set to 1, enables VNC remote controlled installation.
The password for VNC.
If set to 1, enables SSH remote controlled installation.