Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE SERVER 11 - DEPLOYMENT Deployment Manual

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Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE SERVER 11 - DEPLOYMENT Deployment Manual Manual pdf 53 page image

Network ConnectionA network connection is needed to communicate with your SUSE Linux EnterpriseServer system. This can be one or more of the following connections or network cards:• OSA Express Ethernet (including Fast and Gigabit Ethernet)• HiperSockets or Guest LAN• 10 GBE, VSWITCHThe following interfaces are still included, but no longer supported:• CTC (or virtual CTC)• ESCON• IP network interface for IUCVIPL OptionsFor an LPAR installation, the Load from CD-ROM or Server option is the preferredway to IPL the installation kernel and initrd (initial RAM disk). If this option is notavailable and you cannot use z/VM for installing the system, you need to IPL from achannel attached tape with the tapeipl kernel, the parmfile, and the initrd. Thus, youneed access to a tape unit (3480, 3490, or 3590, for example).MicroCode Level, APARs, and FixesThis release of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is based on the May 2008 codestreamfrom IBM developerWorks (http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/linux390/development_recommended.html). The restrictions and require-ments listed at the Web site also apply for this release of SUSE Linux EnterpriseServer, except where stated differently in this manual. It is recommended always to usethe highest service level available. Contact your IBM support for minimum requirements.Installation on IBM System z 41