SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 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 Server 7 documentation includes the following topics:
- Installation Instructions
- VMware Tools in a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 Guest
- Knowledge Base Articles for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7
- VMware Compatibility Guide
Installation Instructions
The easiest method of installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 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.
- During the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 installation, a standard VGA16 X server should be installed. To get an accelerated SVGA X server running inside the virtual machine, install the VMware Tools package immediately after installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.
Installation Steps
- Insert the SLES 7 installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
- Power on the virtual machine.
- Follow the prompts until you get to the selection screens described in the next steps.
- Part way through the installation, the installer reboots the virtual machine. At the LILO screen, let the boot proceed using the default selection of linux.
- At the Desktop Settings screen, select 640x480 256 colors.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
- Install VMware Tools.
VMware Tools in an SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 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 Server 7
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.