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1 Optionally, prepare an installation server. For background information, see
tion 4.2.1, "Setting Up an Installation Server Using YaST"
2 Boot the system as for the installation, described in
Up for Installation"
in the Installation Mode dialog. Do not select New Installation.
3 YaST determines whether there are multiple root partitions. If there is only one,
continue with the next step. If there are several, select the right partition and
confirm with Next (/dev/hda3 was selected in the example in
"Preparations"
and mount the file systems listed there.
4 In the Installation Settings dialog, adjust the settings according to your require-
ments. Normally, you can leave the default settings untouched, but if you intend
to enhance your system, check the packages offered in the Software Selection
submenus or add support for additional languages.
4a Click Update Options to update only software that is already installed (Only
Update Installed Packages) or to add new software and features to the system
according to selected patterns. It is advisable to accept the suggestion. You
can adjustment it later with YaST.
4b You also have the possibility to make backups (Backup) of various system
components. Selecting backups slows down the update process. Use this
option if you do not have a recent system backup.
5 Click Accept to start the software installation process.
10.2 Installing Service Packs
Use Service Packs to update a SUSE Linux Enterprise installation. There are several
different ways in which you can apply a Service Pack. You can either update the existing
installation or start a whole new installation using the Service Pack media. Possible
scenarios for updating the system and setting up a central network installation source
are described here.
(page 18). In YaST, choose a language and select Update
(page 203)). YaST reads the old fstab on this partition to analyze
(page 52).
Section 3.2, "System Start-
Section 10.1.1,
Updating SUSE Linux Enterprise
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