Hello;
Currently the computer has Ubuntu and I do not need Ubuntu and I need to install OpenSuSe, the computer is Dell OptiPlex 7060 and its BIOS is UEFI enabled. What is the best way to do this fresh installation from ISO file?
I checked the BIOS setup and did not find the CD ROM is placed in the boot sequence, so how it will boot from the CD DROM? I tried to add sequence and to be for CD ROM but I was not able to see the CD DROM. I am new with UEFI and I know that we have to use it because it is a new technology and it is needed for high storage. So appreciate the help to know how to boot from the CD ROM or what is the best solution?
Regards
Bilal
I am running on a Dell computer (with UEFI), but I am not familiar with that particular computer.
If your BIOS is set for UEFI, then it might not show the CD/DVD device unless there is UEFI bootable disk there.
Personally, I have been installing with a USB drive.
I write the iso file to the USB. Normally, I use something like
sudo dd_rescue isofile.iso /dev/sdd
where “/dev/sdd” is where the USB shows up (will probably be different for your system).
Alternatively, I could use:
sudo dd if=isofile.iso of=/dev/sdd
Replace “isofile.iso” with the actual name of the file. As far as I know, your Ubuntu system should have the “dd” command available.
If your BIOS is set for UEFI, then it might not show the CD/DVD device unless there is UEFI bootable disk there.
For bootable CD disk, I can use PowerISO to create bootable, but really I do not know how to create UEFI bootable CD (is it different than the normal method to create bootable CD)?
I will check the ability to use the USB but I need to get access to the ubuntu because I am in remote site. Is there a software to be downloaded on Ubuntu like teamviewer?
Regards
Bilal
The iso is already designed for UEFI booting. Just normal burning software should give you bootable media.
I will check the ability to use the USB but I need to get access to the ubuntu because I am in remote site. Is there a software to be downloaded on Ubuntu like teamviewer?
You can check these links:
How to create a bootable USB stick on Linux
How to create a Bootable USB stick on Windows
The default application to do so in Ubuntu is called Startup Disk Creator (SDC). It will make an ISO image for both, Legacy and UEFI. USB is faster and noise free.
https://help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-creator.html
That should not be needed just do a binary copy to the device dd or even cp will work. Be sure to boot the installer in EFI mode and all should just work. depending on your wants you may need to take charge and specify the partitions to use.
Note 15.1 no longer defaults to a separate home (I consider this a step backwards) but easy enough to create a home partition which I recommend. Keeping home and system apart makes loads of sense and things much easier