SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Administrators Handbook

Chapter 2. Updating the Server

Rare is the system that remains static over its lifetime. Invariably, a server will be assigned to different tasks, moved from location to location, or either upgraded or replaced as more resources are required to perform its current duties. This chapter walks you through the various techniques required to maintain your systems throughout their life cycle.

The main focus of this chapter is to introduce techniques required to perform the following tasks:

• Navigate the two interfaces available for the YaST configuration tool

• Add and remove software components to your base server installation

• Manage critical disk space resources through the addition of additional hardware

• Maintain the network interface

Before we explore the intricacies of YaST, a brief explanation of the way SUSE maintains configuration settings is in order.