VMware SUSE LINUX ENTERPRISE SERVER User manual

D A T A S H E E T
Product Overview
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware is an enterprise Linux
operating system based on the industry proven Novell SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server that VMware oers to qualified VMware
vSphere™ customers, together with subscription to patches and
updates, at no cost. Customers can also streamline their support
experience by purchasing technical support directly delivered by
VMware Global Support Services.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware is a highly reliable,
interoperable and manageable server operating system built
to power mission-critical workloads in virtual environments and
optimized to run on VMware vSphere. With this aordable
application foundation, companies can cost-eectively deliver
core business services, enable secure networks, simplify
heterogeneous infrastructure, and maximize eciency and
value. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware carries the
same independent software vendor (ISV) application
certifications of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
For more information about SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for
VMware, visit www.vmware.com/go/slesforvmware
Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for
VMware
 DownloadtheISOimageatwwwvmwarecomgo
downloadslesforvmware(Note: will redirect to a Novell site).
 CopytheISOimagetosharedorlocalstoragethatyoucan
accessforISObasedinstallationfromVMwarevCenterServer
 CreateavirtualmachinewiththeISOimageconnected
Dependingonwhichversionyouareinstallingselect
“LinuxSUSELinuxEnterprise(-bit)”or“LinuxSUSE
LinuxEnterprise(-bit)”astheguestoperatingsystem
ofyournewvirtualmachine
 Poweronthevirtualandfollowtheinstallationprocess
 Duringtheinstallationprocessyouwillneedtouseyour
activationcodefromVMwaretoactivatethesoftwareThis
codeensuresyoureceiveallupdatesandpatchesItalso
allowsyoutosignupforstreamlinedaccesstomaintenance
andsupportfromVMware
 ConfigureyourSUSELinuxEnterpriseServerforVMware
asyouwouldforaphysicalsystemIfunsureabouta
configurationoptionusethedefaultsettings
Getting Started with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware
To run SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware, you
need to run vSphere 4.0 Update 2 or later.
Minimum Linux server system requirements for
installation:
•LocalInstallation:512MBRAM
•Secureshell(SSH)-basednetworkinstallationusing
graphicalinterface:512MBRAM
•Virtualnetworkcomputing(VNC)-basednetwork
installationusingFTP:512MBRAM
Minimum Linux server system requirements for operation:
•512MBRAM(identicaltoinstallation)
•750MBharddiskspaceforsoftware
•750MBharddiskspaceforuserdata
Recommendedconguration:
•512MBto4GBRAM,atleast256MBperCPU
•4GBhard-diskspace
Supportedprocessorplatforms:
•x86(32-and64-bit)
Formoredetailsaboutsystemrequirementsand
specications,visithttp://www.novell.com/products/
server/techspecs.html.
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VMware vCloud Director
VMware Tools
To get the best integration with VMware vSphere and other
solutions, install the VMware Tools (using the VMware vCenter
Server interface). The VMware Tools repository is available at
http://packages.vmware.com/tools/esx/index.html
Configuration and Settings
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware is designed to deliver
ideal performance on VMware vSphere right out of the box with
minimal setup and configuration. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
for VMware run on vSphere (version 4.0 Update 2 and above)
results in a highly suitable combination for accurate timekeeping
of your workloads Follow these best practices below to obtain
optimal results:
•SCSI adapter – For best results, using the VMware Paravirtual
SCSI adapter is recommended.
•Network – For best performance, using of the VMXNET 3
network driver is recommended.
•CD-ROM – Make sure that the “connect at power on” status
of the CD-ROM is unchecked.
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability
Extensions
The SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension is
supported with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware. The
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability configuration used on a
physical server can be used on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for
VMware. In addition, the SBD (Split-Brain Detector) agent as a
fencing mechanism is supported.
Activating the Subscription to Patches and
Updates
VMware customers who have made a qualifying purchase of
VMware vSphere on or after June 9, 2010 and have an active
VMware Subscription and Support (SnS) contract are entitled
to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware with subscription
to updates and patches at no additional cost. VMware will notify
entitled customers by email providing an activation code that
will allow them to activate their subscription.
•NovellcustomerswithaNovellaccountcanactivatethe
subscription at www.novell.com/register
•CustomerswithoutaNovellaccountcanregisterandactivate
the subscription at www.vmware.com/go/
activateslesforvmware to register and activate their
subscriptions (Note: redirects to a Novell site)
Questions? Contact VMware Support by visiting www.vmware.
com/support/us_support.html
How to Get Support for SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server for VMware
By choosing to deploy SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware
in your vSphere environment, you now have the unique opportunity
to obtain technical support for enterprise Linux directly from
VMware Global Support Services.
To purchase VMware technical support of SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server for VMware, please visit the VMware Store
www.vmware.com/go/buyslesforvmwaresupport or call a
VMware representative at 1-877-4-VMWARE (Outside of
North America, dial 1-650-427-5000).