• Running DHCP server providing IP addresses.
To perform this kind of installation, proceed as follows:
1
Set up the repository as described in Section 2.2, “Setting Up the Server Holding
the Installation Sources” (page 46). Choose an NFS, HTTP, or FTP network server.
For an SMB repository, refer to Section 2.2.5, “Managing an SMB Reposito-
ry” (page 53).
2
Boot the target system using a boot medium (DVD, CD, or USB ash drive) of the
openSUSE media kit. For more information about the openSUSE media kit, see
Section 1.1, “Choosing the Installation Media” (page 3).
3
When the boot screen of the target system appears, use the boot options prompt to
set the appropriate VNC options and the address of the repository. This is described
in detail in Section 2.4, “Booting the Target System for Installation” (page 65).
The target system boots to a text-based environment, giving the network address
and display number under which the graphical installation environment can be ad-
dressed by any VNC viewer application or browser. VNC installations announce
themselves over OpenSLP and if the rewall settings permit, they can be found using
Konqueror in service:/ or slp:/ mode.
4
On the controlling workstation, open a VNC viewing application or Web browser
and connect to the target system as described in Section 2.5.1, “VNC Installa-
tion” (page 69).
5
Perform the installation as described in Chapter 1, Installation with YaST (page 3).
Reconnect to the target system after it reboots for the nal part of the installation.
6
Finish the installation.
2.1.3 Remote Installation via VNC—PXE
Boot and Wake on LAN
This type of installation is completely hands-off. The target machine is started and
booted remotely. User interaction is only needed for the actual installation. This approach
is suitable for cross-site deployments.
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