Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE SERVER 11 - DEPLOYMENT Deployment Manual page 53

Network Connection
A network connection is needed to communicate with your SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server system. This can be one or more of the following connections or network cards:
• OSA Express Ethernet (including Fast and Gigabit Ethernet)
• HiperSockets or Guest LAN
• 10 GBE, VSWITCH
The following interfaces are still included, but no longer supported:
• CTC (or virtual CTC)
• ESCON
• IP network interface for IUCV
IPL Options
For an LPAR installation, the Load from CD-ROM or Server option is the preferred
way to IPL the installation kernel and initrd (initial RAM disk). If this option is not
available and you cannot use z/VM for installing the system, you need to IPL from a
channel attached tape with the tapeipl kernel, the parmfile, and the initrd. Thus, you
need access to a tape unit (3480, 3490, or 3590, for example).
MicroCode Level, APARs, and Fixes
This release of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is based on the May 2008 codestream
from IBM developerWorks
linux390/development_recommended.html). The restrictions and require-
ments listed at the Web site also apply for this release of SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server, except where stated differently in this manual. It is recommended always to use
the highest service level available. Contact your IBM support for minimum requirements.
(http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/
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