I have finally ordered SLES9 for zseries. I ordered media which I have received. There are 6 CD's for SLES9 64-bit for zseries and 6 CD's for 31-bit for s/390. I did not realize there was a 31-bit SLES9. Why did I think SLES9 was 64-bit only? I'm not sure anyone can answer that question. But hopefully they can answer the one regarding setting up an installation server for network installations- What is the best method to use for getting the data off the CD's to disk and installing using NFS? The release notes in /docu on CD1 just say to enter mkdir -p installroot/sles9/CD1 then copy contents of CD1 into the directory mkdir -p installroot/core9/CD1 then copy contents of CD2 into this directory
mkdir -p installroot/core9/CD2 then copy contents of CD3 into this directory and so on ... I guess I just use cp command with -x and -a for this method and let yast do the rest. On the other hand the Redbook on LPAR to virtual servers in Two Days (sg246695.pdf) says to use dd to create ISO images and use mksles9root to creat the SLES9 install tree. Which method is preferred? ************************************************************************* PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this communication and destroy all copies. ************************************************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
