6 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.

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

●HP offers a SLED 11 preload on some Z series Workstations.

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

Topics

HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) on page 40

Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux on page 40

Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) on page 42

Proprietary graphics drivers on page 43

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: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. Adding hardware might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly.

HP Linux Support Matrix

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:

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

2.In the Platforms tab, select HP Workstations.3.Select Certification Matrix.

4.Go to the Red Hat or SUSE tab.

HP Linux Support Matrix

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