2.2 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit

OES 2 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 are available in both 32-bit (i386) and 64-bit (x86-64) architectural versions.

2.2.1 64-Bit eDirectory

Selecting Novell eDirectory automatically installs the correct version of eDirectory.

  • OES 2 SP3 64-bit media installs 64-bit eDirectory.

  • OES 2 SP3 32-bit media installs 32-bit eDirectory.

2.2.2 64-Bit NCP Server

Selecting NCP Server automatically installs the correct version of NCP Server.

  • OES 2 SP3 64-bit media installs 64-bit NCP server.

  • OES 2 SP3 32-bit media installs 32-bit NCP server.

2.2.3 Matching Software with Server Hardware

Make sure that you understand which software can be installed on which server hardware.

  • 64-Bit Server Hardware: Supports either the 32-bit versions of OES and SLES or the 64-bit versions of OES and SLES.

  • 32-Bit Server Hardware: Supports only the 32-bit versions of OES and SLES.

2.2.4 Don’t Mix 32-Bit and 64-Bit OES and SLES

The 32-bit and 64-bit versions of OES and SLES are not compatible with each other. In other words, you cannot install 32-bit OES with 64-bit SLES on the same server hardware, and the reverse is also true.