Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED)
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Various versions of SLED are certified and supported by SUSE on HP workstations. For more information, refer to the SUSE certification bulletin search page at http://developer.novell.com/ yessearch.
Setting up preloaded SLED
To set up SLED on systems preloaded with the operating system:
1.Start the workstation.
2.When prompted, enter the workstation installation settings: password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and SUSE Customer Center Configuration.
NOTE: You can activate your SUSE subscription from the SUSE Customer Center Configuration screen. To view the full SUSE Customer Center documentation, go to http://www.suse.com/ documentation and select your operating system.
Installing SLED with the DVD Installer Kit
1.If an HP driver disc did not come with your workstation, create one (see HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) on page 40.
2.Install the operating system using the discs included in the SUSE
3.After successfully installing the operating system, reboot the workstation.
4.Insert your HP driver disc. The HPIKL installation software automatically starts. Follow the prompts to install the contents.
Warranty
HP provides configuration and installation support for SLED 11 on Z series Workstations for up to 90 days from date of purchase. SUSE also provides support for all versions of SLED that are certified on HP workstations.
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