Asianux Server 7.0 documentation covers information on how to install the operating system in a virtual machine. For additional information about the operating system, refer to the instructions included in the installation media.
Asianux Server 7.0 documentation includes the following topics:
- Installation Instructions
- VMware Tools in a Asianux Server 7.0 Guest
- Knowledge Base Articles for Asianux Server 7.0
- VMware Compatibility Guide
Installation Instructions
The easiest method of installing Asianux Server 7.0 in a virtual machine is to use the standard Asianux distribution CD. Installing Asianux 7.0 via the boot floppy/network method is also supported.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, verify that the following tasks are complete:
- Read General Installation Instructions for All VMware Products.
- Create and configure a new virtual machine.
Installation Steps
- Insert the Asianux Server 7.0 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
- Power on the virtual machine to start installing Asianux Server 7.0.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
- Install VMware Tools.
VMware Tools in a Asianux Server 7.0 Guest
Do not start the X server in the guest operating system until you install VMware Tools.
For information on VMware Tools, see Knowledge base article 1014294, General VMware Tools installation instructions, at http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1014294.
Knowledge Base Articles for Asianux Server 7.0
The following link refers to knowledge base articles on operating system specific issues. See VMware Knowledge Base for a list of known issues about the operating system.
VMware Compatibility Guide
The VMware Compatibility Guide Web site lists supported guest and host operating systems and provides related support information.