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OES 2 Options
OES 2 includes numerous installation options as documented in the OES 2 SP2: Installation Guide .
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CD/DVD Install: You can install SLES 10 SP1 by using CDs or a DVD and then install OES 2
from a CD, all of which can be either obtained from a Novell Authorized Reseller or created
from downloaded ISO image files.
See “ Preparing Physical Media for a New Server Installation or an Upgrade ” in the OES 2
SP2: Installation Guide .
Š Network Install: You can install from the network by using the NFS, FTP, or HTTP protocol.
Installing from the network saves you from swapping CDs on the server during the installation.
See “
Preparing a Network Installation Source ” in the OES 2 SP2: Installation Guide .
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Automated Install: You can install from the network by using an AutoYaST file.
This lets you install without providing input during the installation process. It is especially
useful for installing multiple servers with similar configurations.
See “
Using AutoYaST to Install and Configure Multiple OES Servers ” in the OES 2 SP2:
Installation Guide .
Virtual Machine Installation Options
Virtual machine installations offer additional options. For more information, see
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“ Installing, Upgrading, or Updating OES on a Xen-based VM ” in the OES 2 SP2: Installation
Guide
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“ Installing and Managing NetWare on a Xen-based VM ” in the OES 2 SP2: Installation Guide
3.11.3 Use Predefined Server Types (Patterns) When Possible
Both OES 2 and NetWare 6.5 SP8 include predefined server installation options that install only the
components required to provide a specific set of network services. In the OES 2, these server types
are called
patterns .
For example, if you want to install an OES 2 server that provides enterprise level print services, you
should select the
Novell iPrint Server pattern during the installation.
You should always choose a predefined server type if one fits the intended purpose of your server. If
not, you can choose to install a customized OES 2 server with only the service components you
need.
More information about server patterns is available in the installation guides:
Š
OES 2: “ OES Services Pattern Descriptions ” in the OES 2 SP2: Installation Guide
Š NetWare 6.5 SP8: “ Choosing a Server Pattern ” in the NW65 SP8: Installation Guide
3.11.4 If You Want to Install in a Lab First
Many organizations prefer to install products on smaller servers for testing in a lab prior to full
deployment. The
OES 2 SP2: Lab Guide for Linux and Virtualized NetWare walks you through
installing and exploring all the basic OES 2 services.