Installations of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop are possible in many different ways. It is impossible to cover all combinations of boot, or installation server, automated installations or deploying images. This manual should help with selecting the appropriate method of deployment for your installation.
Most tasks that are needed during installations are described here. This includes the manual setup of your computer as well as additional software and remote installations.
Mass installations often require to prepare images or products furnished with the features that are needed in this special case. Several options are described that allow the administrator to prepare this deployment methods.
To do unattended installations, either use the installation with AutoYaST or prepare an image with kiwi or firstboot. This part describes methods to deploy these installations with a minimum of user interaction.
Many chapters in this manual contain links to additional documentation resources. This includes additional documentation that is available on the system as well as documentation available on the Internet.
For an overview of the documentation available for your product and the latest documentation updates, refer to http://www.novell.com/documentation or to the following section.