SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 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.
SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 documentation includes the following topics:
- Installation Instructions
- VMware Tools in a SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Guest
- Knowledge Base Articles for SUSE Linux Enterprise 10
- VMware Compatibility Guide
Installation Instructions
The easiest method of installing SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Desktop or Server in a virtual machine is to use the standard SUSE distribution CDs.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, verify that the following tasks are complete:
- Read General Installation Instructions for All VMware Products.
- VMware recommends that you use the LSI Logic virtual SCSI adapter with this guest operating system.
Installation Steps
- Insert the SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
- Power on the virtual machine to start installing SUSE Linux Enterprise 10.
- In the first installation screen, use the arrow keys to select Installation.
- For the Desktop, press the F2 key, use the arrow keys to select text mode, and press Enter to select the text mode installer.
- For the Server, enter the boot option textmode=1, and press Enter to select the text mode installer.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
- Install VMware Tools.
VMware Tools in an SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Guest
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 SUSE Linux Enterprise 10
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.