Setting Up And Restoring Linux; Hp Linux Support Matrix - HP Z1 User Manual

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Setting up and restoring Linux

HP offers a variety of Linux solutions for HP workstation customers:

HP certifies and supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on HP workstations.

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HP certifies and supports SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on HP workstations.

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HP offers a SLED 11 preload on some Z series workstations.

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This chapter describes how to set up and restore the Linux® operating system. It includes these topics:

HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) on page 24

Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 24

Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on page 26

Proprietary graphics drivers on page 27

NOTE:

After you set up the operating system, make sure the latest BIOS, drivers, and software

updates are installed. Refer to the chapter on updating the workstation.

CAUTION:

operating system is successfully installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the

operating system from installing correctly.

Not all release streams are supported on particular platforms. To find out which streams are supported

on your workstation. refer to the Linux certification and support matrix:

Go to http://www.hp.com/linux.

In the Platforms tab, select HP Workstations.

Select Certification Matrix.

Go to the Red Hat or SUSE tab.

Topics

Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the workstation until the

HP Linux Support Matrix

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