SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 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 8 documentation includes the following topics:
- Installation Instructions
- VMware Tools in a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 Guest
- Knowledge Base Articles for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
- VMware Compatibility Guide
Installation Instructions
To install SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 in a virtual machine you can use the standard SUSE distribution CD or the boot floppy/network method. The following installation instructions are for standard distribution CD.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, verify that the following tasks are complete:
- Read General Installation Instructions for All VMware Products.
- Only the BusLogic virtual SCSI adapter is supported in a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 virtual machine on ESXServer2.5.x. The LSI Logic virtual SCSI adapter is supported for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 virtual machines on ESXServer3.x. and 4.x. Only the LSI Logic virtual SCSI adapter is supported in a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 virtual machine with more than 4GB of memory on ESXServer3.x and4.x.
Installation Steps
- Insert the SLES 8 installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
- Power on the virtual machine.
- Follow the prompts to continue with the installation.
- 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 8 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 8
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.