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Setting Up a Branch Server
The Branch Server provides the network boot and system management infrastructure
for the SUSE® Linux Enterprise Point of Service terminals as well as a generic system
platform for in-store applications, such as database systems and back-ends for the Point
of Service applications.
The Branch Server can be installed in two modes, online or offline. The online installa-
tion mode requires an internet connection to the Administration Server. If no internet
connection to the Administration Server is available, the offline installation mode can
be used.
If you intend to set up a high-availability Branch Server, check out the High Availabil-
ity Guide, available from
http://www.novell.com/documentation/
sles11/
. for general information.
NOTE: Setting Up a POSBranch Server
In the NLPOS9, a specialized POSBranch image was needed to setup a Branch
Server running on Point of Service hardware. There is no need for such a spe-
cialized POSBranch image now. Branch server on POS hardware can be installed
as a standard Branch Server.
NOTE: Meeting System Requirements
For a list of system requirements to set up an Branch Server, refer to Sec-
tion 1.2.3, “Branch Server” (page 4).
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