This manual describes the steps necessary to prepare for the installation of SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server on x86, AMD64, Intel 64, and Itanium computers. It introduces the steps required to prepare for various installation methods and provides useful information. Chapters of the Reference manual are referenced where applicable. The list of hardware requirements provides an overview of supported systems supported by SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. Find information about available installation methods and several common known problems. Also learn how to control the installation, provide installation media, and boot with regular methods.