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► System
Set the general system information. You also configure the language, time
zone, and other locale-related settings here. And specify boot loader, logging,
and runlevel information here.
► Network Devices
Set network adapter information. Kernel module information as well as IP
details can be set here.
► Network Services
Network clients and daemons can be configured from here. There are over 15
different daemons to choose from. Refer to the Network Services section for
more information.
► Security and Users
From here, you may create users that you want to be present after install. You
may also change the security policy to make things such as password
changes more stringent. And you can configure VPN and firewall settings
from here.
► Misc
This section allows you to add complete configuration files, or to add special
scripts to run before and after installation.
Tip: AutoYaST also lets you import Kickstart files from Red Hat or Alice (a
precursor to AutoYaST) files. You do this by selecting File → Import.
After you are satisfied with the selections, save the file. This validates that the
required minimum options are populated prior to saving.
6.4 Performing an unattended installation
The unattended installation process needs to pass the zImage.initrd the location
of the unattended answer file during boot. Unfortunately, BOOTP does not have a
facility to provide anything more than the location to the zImage.initrd and the
tftpboot server to the client. To pass the required parameters, they need to be
input into Open Firmware.
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