If you want to evaluate OES prior to purchasing it, skip to the next section, Evaluating OES 2 Software.
If you have decided to purchase OES 2, visit the Novell How to Buy OES 2 Web page.
When you purchase OES 2, you receive two activation codes for OES 2 Linux (one for OES 2 services and one for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10). Both codes are required for registering an OES 2 Linux system in the Novell Customer Center. After it is registered, your server can receive online updates, including the latest support pack.
NOTE:Purchasing OES 2 also lets you obtain OES 2 NetWare support packs at no charge as they become available on the Novell Support Web site
As part of the purchase process, it is important that you understand the OES 2 licensing model. For a brief description, see Section 4.5, Licensing. A more thorough explanation of Novell Licensing Services (NLS) is contained in the NW 6.5 SP8: Licensing Services Administration Guide.
After completing your purchase, the installation process goes more smoothly if you understand your installation options for each OES 2 platform. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to review the information in Section 3.12, Understand Your Installation Options and then skip to Section 5.0, Installing OES 2.