After the SLES installation completes, the server reboots and you are presented with configuration wizards. You need to configure the network and any other options that were selected during the installation.
Use the information in Table 1-2 to configure the network options for the SLES server. The configuration information provided configures your server to be exactly like the Resource Kit VM. All of the information listed is specific to the Resource Kit.
Table 1-2 Network Options Information
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Network Options Information |
Description |
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Password for the System Administrator “root” |
Password: The password that is used in the Resource Kit VM is n0v3ll. You can use this password or create your own. Expert Options: Allows you change the password encryption type. The Resource Kit uses MD5. |
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Hostname and Domain Name |
Hostname: The hostname for the Resource Kit is metaserver1. Domain Name: The domain name for the Resource Kit is idm. Change Hostname via DHCP: Identity Manager and all of its components use the server’s hostname. Leave the option deselected, so that the hostname doesn’t change. Write Hostname to /etc/hosts: The hostname of metaserver1 is added to the /etc/hosts configuration file. |
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Network Configuration |
Identity Manager requires a static IP address. Complete the following configuration to add the static IP address. The values used are the same values that are set in the VM for the Resource Kit. Only the options that require changes are listed. Leave the other options set to the default values. Network Mode: Enable NetworkManager by clicking the link. Firewall: Leave the firewall enabled, then select from the SSH Port to enable SSH access to the VM. Network Interfaces: Select your network card, then add the following values:
When prompted to install additional packages for the Network Manage, click . |
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Test Internet Connection |
If you are connected to the Internet, test your connection. Otherwise, skip the test to continue with the configuration. |
After the network card has been configured, there are additional features that need to be configured. Use the information in Table 1-3 to complete the configuration of the SLES installation. The network configuration is specific for the Resource Kit.
Table 1-3 Additional Configuration Information
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Additional Configuration Information |
Description |
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Installation Settings |
SLES comes with a certificate manager and an LDAP server. The Resource Kit does not use these SLES features. It uses the certificate manager and the LDAP server that come with eDirectory™. Make sure the following features are disabled. CA Management: Select . OpenLDAP Server: Verify that this indicates . If not, click the OpenLDAP Server link, then select . |
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User Authentication Method |
Use this setting to choose how users authenticate to SLES. Select to use the /etc/passwd configuration file for authentication to SLES. |
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New Local User |
Create a new user with the following information:
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Release Notes |
Read through the release notes. This information is especially helpful if you are unfamiliar with SLES 10 SP2 or are curious about the latest updates. We recommend that you review the Release Notes. |
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Hardware Configuration |
Adjust the Graphics Cards settings so they comply with your host hardware. |
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Installation Complete |
A successful message is displayed after the installation completes. |
After the installation completes, log into SLES as the Resource Kit Administrator. Verify that you have Internet connectivity, then proceed to the Section 2.0, Installing and Configuring the VMware Tools.