1
Set up the repository source 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
pass the appropriate parameters for network connection, location of the installation
source, and SSH enablement. See Section 2.4.2, “Using Custom Boot Op-
tions” (page 66) for detailed instructions on the use of these parameters.
The target system boots to a text-based environment, giving you the network address
under which the graphical installation environment can be addressed by any SSH
client.
4
On the controlling workstation, open a terminal window and connect to the target
system as described in Section 2.5.2.2, “Connecting to the Installation Pro-
gram” (page 71).
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.
2.1.6 Remote Installation via SSH—PXE Boot
and Wake on LAN
This type of installation is completely hands-off. The target machine is started and
booted remotely.
To perform this type of installation, make sure that the following requirements are met:
• Remote repository: NFS, HTTP, FTP, or SMB with working network connection.
• TFTP server.
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