This section describes how to use documentation available from SUSE to perform a complete, basic installation and configuration of a supported SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server operating system, and configuring the operating system for the ClearPath Forward fabric.

The installation procedure is complex and familiarity with Linux installations is recommended. For optimal results, follow the directions carefully.

For custom installations and questions, refer to SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server documentation, available at http://www.suse.com/documentation/. This site provides online version of numerous SUSE Linux manuals. Click the appropriate link for your operating system, and then click the desired manual.

If applicable, before you begin the installation, make sure that you have up-to-date backups of all data currently on your server. Some of the options available during the installation process overwrite all the information on the hard disk, including user data.