2.3 Installing the Novell Client Using YaST

You can install the Novell Client for Linux using YaST in either of the following ways:

IMPORTANT:If you are updating the Novell Client software from a previous version, make sure you uninstall the previous version before you install (see Section 2.5, Uninstalling the Novell Client for Linux). Also, make sure you have all the required packages (see Section 2.1, System Requirements).

2.3.1 Installing the Novell Client Using XWindows

Installing the Novell Client using XWindows requires that you complete the following tasks in the order listed below:

  1. Adding the Novell Client Software to YaST using XWindows.
  2. Installing from XWindows.
  3. Starting or Restarting the Novell Client for Linux

Adding the Novell Client Software to YaST using XWindows

  1. Launch the YaST Control Center.

    NLD GNOME: Click System > Administrator Settings.

    NLD KDE: Click the menu button > System > YaST.

  2. If you are not logged in as root, type the root password, then click OK.

  3. Click Software in the left column, then click Change Source of Installation in the right column.

  4. Click Add.

  5. Select the Novell Client source file location (Local Directory), specify the location, then click OK.

    YaST also allows you to choose other installation sources such as FTP, HTTP, Samba, NFS, and DVD.

    YaST adds the new installation source and displays it in the Software Source Media list.

  6. Click Finish.

  7. Continue with Installing from XWindows.

Installing from XWindows

  1. Launch the YaST Control Center.

    NLD GNOME: Click System > Administrator Settings.

    NLD KDE: Click the menu button > System > YaST.

  2. If you are not logged in as root, type the root password, then click OK.

  3. Click Software in the left column, then click Install and Remove Software in the right column.

  4. Click Selections in the Filter drop-down list.

  5. Select the Novell Client for Linux check box to automatically select all of the packages for installation.

  6. Click Accept to install all of the selected packages.

    The installation begins.

  7. Start the Novell Client for Linux.

    See Section 2.4, Starting or Restarting the Novell Client for Linux.

You can customize your Novell Client Options such as the placement of the Novell Client tray application on the Desktop or in the apps tray. This can be done from the Novell Client tray application. See Using the Novell Client Tray Application in the Novell Client for Linux User Guide.

2.3.2 Installing the Novell Client from the Shell

You can install or update the Novell Client from the shell. You must be logged in as root.

  1. Launch the YaST Control Center by entering the following command in a terminal window:

    /sbin/yast

  2. Select Software, then select Change Source of Installation.

  3. Select Add.

  4. Select the Novell Client source file location (Local Directory), specify the location, then select OK.

    YaST also allows you to choose other installation sources such as FTP, HTTP, Samba, NFS, and DVD.

    YaST updates the new installation source and displays it in the Software Source Media list.

  5. Select Finish, then select Install and Remove Software.

  6. Select Selections in the Filter drop-down list.

  7. Select Novell Client for Linux (the Plus (+) key appears next to the Novell Client for Linux package in the list), then press Enter.

  8. Select Accept to update all the selected packages.

    YaST displays the progress of the package installation.

  9. After all the packages have been installed, select Quit to close the YaST Control Center.

  10. Start the Novell Client for Linux.

    See Section 2.4, Starting or Restarting the Novell Client for Linux.