# SLES Install-Boot **URL:** https://forums.suse.com/c/suse-linux-enterprise-server-topics/sles-install-boot/42.md [Latest](https://forums.suse.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.suse.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the SLES Install-Boot category](https://forums.suse.com/t/about-the-sles-install-boot-category/21512)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.suse.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Boot Problems after installing SLE15 SP7](https://forums.suse.com/t/boot-problems-after-installing-sle15-sp7/46471)
**Author:** [@Yehuda\_Singer](https://forums.suse.com/u/Yehuda_Singer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/boot-problems-after-installing-sle15-sp7/46471 "2026-09-09T15:50:01Z")
1. Introduction This document describes the problems after trying to install the software packages associated with the Jeston(https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/learn/get-started-jetson-nano-devkit#troubleshoot… --- ## [SLES12 SP5 upgrade to SLES15 SP7 failing due to credentials](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles12-sp5-upgrade-to-sles15-sp7-failing-due-to-credentials/46425)
**Author:** [@sts83m](https://forums.suse.com/u/sts83m)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles12-sp5-upgrade-to-sles15-sp7-failing-due-to-credentials/46425 "2026-06-22T06:21:36Z")
Hi, During upgrade, I am asked to introduce the scc credentials, but it doesn´t work. Those same scc credentials do work fine when accessing the web page. Of course I did check for any mispelling but everything is fine … --- ## [Proxmox Import from VMWare ESXi for v15](https://forums.suse.com/t/proxmox-import-from-vmware-esxi-for-v15/46130)
**Author:** [@jeffgott](https://forums.suse.com/u/jeffgott)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/proxmox-import-from-vmware-esxi-for-v15/46130 "2026-01-29T12:41:24Z")
I have been attempting an import to Proxmox 9.1.1 and I am never able to get the new VM to boot. I get a screen that says “Oh no! Something has gone wrong”. I have tried many suggestions and none have resolved the issue. … --- ## [Skipping Docker Update Confirmation Prompt](https://forums.suse.com/t/skipping-docker-update-confirmation-prompt/45260)
**Author:** [@raghuholla](https://forums.suse.com/u/raghuholla)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/skipping-docker-update-confirmation-prompt/45260 "2025-03-07T08:12:45Z")
I am working on automating a SUSE installation using AutoYaST, and part of the process involves handling SUSE registration. However, we are encountering an issue with Docker updates during the installation process. When… --- ## [Cloned harddrive won't boot up in virtual environment](https://forums.suse.com/t/cloned-harddrive-wont-boot-up-in-virtual-environment/44780)
**Author:** [@OldGuy11](https://forums.suse.com/u/OldGuy11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/cloned-harddrive-wont-boot-up-in-virtual-environment/44780 "2024-12-20T10:30:22Z")
Hey there, hope someone can help me with my old system :thinking: I just cloned an old SLES 11 hardware installation to a VM via Clonezilla device image. VMware Converter hasn’t worked. So everything changed in this ca… --- ## [I want to ask PXE Boot related question](https://forums.suse.com/t/i-want-to-ask-pxe-boot-related-question/44699)
**Author:** [@sankar\_kumar](https://forums.suse.com/u/sankar_kumar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/i-want-to-ask-pxe-boot-related-question/44699 "2024-12-15T10:15:38Z")
when i tried to install sle-micro 6.1 on my client machine via pxe boot , i constantly having an issue of KEXEC Error , how can i resolved this on first boot . i ahve got the error like . kexec failed during the first bo… --- ## [SLES12 SP2 problem with zypper and no-gpg-checks](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles12-sp2-problem-with-zypper-and-no-gpg-checks/29100)
**Author:** [@tgajewski](https://forums.suse.com/u/tgajewski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles12-sp2-problem-with-zypper-and-no-gpg-checks/29100 "2024-09-29T17:57:53Z")
Hi all, when I add a repo with zypper ar --no-gpg-checks URI name it seems not to work. Packages without key cause an error which says that there is no public key for the package and I can choose to abort, retry or igno… --- ## [SLES 12.5 ESXi to HyperV convertion - Grub Splash Screen Loads, NO Disk boot](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles-12-5-esxi-to-hyperv-convertion-grub-splash-screen-loads-no-disk-boot/43926)
**Author:** [@microchipmatt](https://forums.suse.com/u/microchipmatt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles-12-5-esxi-to-hyperv-convertion-grub-splash-screen-loads-no-disk-boot/43926 "2024-08-30T22:16:05Z")
Hello all, as many of you have faced, it’s time for us to Move away from ESXi and towards hyperV given the issues with Broadcom and licensing. I have migrated ALL of my VMs to HyperV and or Azure, and only have a SLES 12… --- ## [Add-on media\_url for virtual CD/DVD](https://forums.suse.com/t/add-on-media-url-for-virtual-cd-dvd/43790)
**Author:** [@lian888](https://forums.suse.com/u/lian888)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/add-on-media-url-for-virtual-cd-dvd/43790 "2024-08-07T03:57:01Z")
I am automating the installation of SLES15 SP5 with autoYast. I obtained the autoinst.yaml from a server manually installed. I updated accordingly for another server and built a customized ISO. I mount the ISO as a virtu… --- ## [Autoyast erb disks helper methods](https://forums.suse.com/t/autoyast-erb-disks-helper-methods/42465)
**Author:** [@sdrake](https://forums.suse.com/u/sdrake)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/autoyast-erb-disks-helper-methods/42465 "2024-02-05T20:58:25Z")
Is there any documentation for the extended ruby template helper ‘disks’ for use in autoyast? Autoyast guide shows this example: \<% disk = disks.sort\_by { |d| d\[:size\] }.last %\> So one method is last. Are there more?… --- ## [SUSE 15 SP3 Install Error](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-15-sp3-install-error/42396)
**Author:** [@RRSITS](https://forums.suse.com/u/RRSITS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-15-sp3-install-error/42396 "2024-01-31T19:30:13Z")
Hello, i cant install SLES FOR SAP 15 SP3 in VMware. I have installed various SUSE for SAP without problems but now i cant. In The installation, after update installer i cant select any module of The installer. Look T… --- ## [SLES15 SP4 HP MR Logical Drive numbering in reverse](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles15-sp4-hp-mr-logical-drive-numbering-in-reverse/40882)
**Author:** [@sdrake](https://forums.suse.com/u/sdrake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles15-sp4-hp-mr-logical-drive-numbering-in-reverse/40882 "2024-01-17T14:16:04Z")
HP Gen11 UEFI boot mode with MR408i-o RAID Controller. 3 Logical drives. HP numbers these 239, 238,236 or something similar. The 1st logical drive created always has highest number. Autoyast contains partitioning for 3 l… --- ## [Upgrade fails repoindex.xml not found](https://forums.suse.com/t/upgrade-fails-repoindex-xml-not-found/41647)
**Author:** [@itibsolution](https://forums.suse.com/u/itibsolution)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/upgrade-fails-repoindex-xml-not-found/41647 "2023-09-27T19:48:23Z")
Hi! We try to upgrade SLES 12 SP5 for SAP Application to SLES15 SP5 for SAP applications. We mounted the iso, booted and chose upgrade. After selecting the partions, it started to refresh repositories. We receive an … --- ## [Installation of KIWI-OEM-ISO using bootable usb by using grub.cfg](https://forums.suse.com/t/installation-of-kiwi-oem-iso-using-bootable-usb-by-using-grub-cfg/40131)
**Author:** [@Anjali](https://forums.suse.com/u/Anjali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/installation-of-kiwi-oem-iso-using-bootable-usb-by-using-grub-cfg/40131 "2023-02-28T10:38:18Z")
We are trying to install SLES15 KIWI-OEM-ISO using grub.cfg , but every time it is entering into the emergency mode. We have tried many different parameters but no change in results. This is the code we are providing in… --- ## [SUSE Linux | Boot | Troubleshooting targets | FSTAB](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-linux-boot-troubleshooting-targets-fstab/39094)
**Author:** [@Syed\_Hasan](https://forums.suse.com/u/Syed_Hasan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-linux-boot-troubleshooting-targets-fstab/39094 "2022-09-29T07:11:54Z")
--- ## [Installation SUSE SAP](https://forums.suse.com/t/installation-suse-sap/39039)
**Author:** [@Syed\_Hasan](https://forums.suse.com/u/Syed_Hasan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/installation-suse-sap/39039 "2022-09-22T09:42:26Z")
Installation SUSE SAP , follow my below link: --- ## [SLES 15.3 & Autoyast control file for drive management](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles-15-3-autoyast-control-file-for-drive-management/38476)
**Author:** [@SanBitter](https://forums.suse.com/u/SanBitter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles-15-3-autoyast-control-file-for-drive-management/38476 "2022-07-18T19:57:59Z")
Hi, I’m trying to create an Autoyast control file to map different scenarios. I need to include, in addition to the OS disk and partitions, several disks for different purposes, deciding, during the installation process… --- ## [After installation of SLES 15.4 reboots to black screen](https://forums.suse.com/t/after-installation-of-sles-15-4-reboots-to-black-screen/38468)
**Author:** [@jamesh0803](https://forums.suse.com/u/jamesh0803)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/after-installation-of-sles-15-4-reboots-to-black-screen/38468 "2022-07-18T14:30:04Z")
Hi Folks! First post here! The machine is a Lenovo MT6436 server if it matters. 160GB SCSI Raid 1 8 GB memory Using a USB created with DD command to install SLES 15.4. I highlighted “Installation” and added to “Op… --- ## [Autoyast for EFI \[SLES12 SP5\]](https://forums.suse.com/t/autoyast-for-efi-sles12-sp5/35628)
**Author:** [@Frederic](https://forums.suse.com/u/Frederic)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/autoyast-for-efi-sles12-sp5/35628 "2021-06-25T15:10:59Z")
Hello For many years I have been using autoyast files to handle my various SLES12 SP5 installation cases (and previous versions too). I was not using EFI mode on servers or virtual machines and would now like to do so. … --- ## [upgrade SLES 12 SP5 to SLES 15 failed](https://forums.suse.com/t/upgrade-sles-12-sp5-to-sles-15-failed/35588)
**Author:** [@whcao](https://forums.suse.com/u/whcao)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/upgrade-sles-12-sp5-to-sles-15-failed/35588 "2021-06-11T16:11:36Z")
The os is SLES 12 SP5, uname -a : Linux server30 4.12.14-122.66-default #1 SMP Mon Apr 12 10:54:37 UTC 2021 (8fc5925) x86\_64 x86\_64 x86\_64 GNU/Linux. I tried many online upgrades and messed up something. Then I finall… --- ## [Offline Upgrade SLES 12 SP5 to 15 SP2 Fails (Solved)](https://forums.suse.com/t/offline-upgrade-sles-12-sp5-to-15-sp2-fails-solved/35622)
**Author:** [@Mesquita](https://forums.suse.com/u/Mesquita)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/offline-upgrade-sles-12-sp5-to-15-sp2-fails-solved/35622 "2021-06-11T16:04:20Z")
Hi All, System.: HPE Proliant DL580 G9 Offline Upgrade SLES 12 SP5 to 15 SP2 done successfully! In the file /etc/fstab we changed all mount points from cciss to hpsa; Downloaded and make the boot with SLE-15-SP2-Onl… --- ## [Missing wtmp file](https://forums.suse.com/t/missing-wtmp-file/35585)
**Author:** [@epk](https://forums.suse.com/u/epk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/missing-wtmp-file/35585 "2021-05-07T11:26:06Z")
We have a server running Siemens Hipath PABX whose wtmp file in the /var/log/ was accidentally deleted. Can someone help with the reconstruction of this file. Is it possible to copy it from another machine? --- ## [Buffalo](https://forums.suse.com/t/buffalo/35561)
**Author:** [@hsadrai](https://forums.suse.com/u/hsadrai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/buffalo/35561 "2021-04-19T16:55:41Z")
Hello , I’m new with SLES and need to test an application. Serching for register system via scc.suse.com. I have an account . Mant thanks --- ## [lock package in autoYast](https://forums.suse.com/t/lock-package-in-autoyast/35542)
**Author:** [@Frederic](https://forums.suse.com/u/Frederic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/lock-package-in-autoyast/35542 "2021-04-06T08:36:36Z")
Hello I have a few servers installed with SLES12SP3, on which custom versions of postgresql (version 10.5-1PGDG.sles12) are installed. I can upgrade them through an autoyast to SLES12SP5 but I can’t prevent the update … --- ## [Cannot find repository during installation w/t SLE15SP1 on H](https://forums.suse.com/t/cannot-find-repository-during-installation-w-t-sle15sp1-on-h/34642)
**Author:** [@ewanluo](https://forums.suse.com/u/ewanluo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/cannot-find-repository-during-installation-w-t-sle15sp1-on-h/34642 "2021-03-30T16:34:36Z")
Hi, I try to install SLE15SP1, on HPE DL460c G7, using iLO console and Virtual media to mount iso file (to be DVD-ROM) The installation stops and shows messages below: "Unable to create repository from URL ‘cd:/?devi… --- ## [Kiwi: Deploy and Run System in a RamDisk - grabs /dev/sda instead](https://forums.suse.com/t/kiwi-deploy-and-run-system-in-a-ramdisk-grabs-dev-sda-instead/35473)
**Author:** [@jan.robinson](https://forums.suse.com/u/jan.robinson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/kiwi-deploy-and-run-system-in-a-ramdisk-grabs-dev-sda-instead/35473 "2021-02-26T13:32:55Z")
Hi All I am trying to build a minimal image to have the OS totally in memory. SLES15.2 for the ISO image. SLES15.5 for the kiwi host. Message: No device(s) for installation found. If filter device is omitted from /… --- ## [Wrong volume group size](https://forums.suse.com/t/wrong-volume-group-size/35481)
**Author:** [@Frederic](https://forums.suse.com/u/Frederic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/wrong-volume-group-size/35481 "2021-02-18T09:09:44Z")
Hello, I use autoyast to perform installation of my SLES12SP5 and I met an issue : during the pre-script phasis, I use a script to make partitioning. In this, I ask to have 2 volume group : 1 for /var/log, /tmp and /hom… --- ## [SLES12 SP3 LTSS running on vmware stuck for 20min before starting](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles12-sp3-ltss-running-on-vmware-stuck-for-20min-before-starting/35436)
**Author:** [@Frederic](https://forums.suse.com/u/Frederic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/sles12-sp3-ltss-running-on-vmware-stuck-for-20min-before-starting/35436 "2021-01-13T14:22:00Z")
Hello I need some help : sometimes, a VM installed with SLES12 SP3 (LTSS) gets stuck after reboot. For around 20 minutes, no reaction ! After that, kernel loads and system starts. I don’t have access to the vmware infr… --- ## [VM booting issue, no bootable devices](https://forums.suse.com/t/vm-booting-issue-no-bootable-devices/35391)
**Author:** [@shesser](https://forums.suse.com/u/shesser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/vm-booting-issue-no-bootable-devices/35391 "2021-01-06T15:10:59Z")
sles12 sp5 virt machine shows no boot device, seems to be trying to boot from the dvd saying boot failed trying to read from cdrom. Not sure where or what to check in the boot sequence. If I mount the install iso, I can … [Next page](https://forums.suse.com/c/suse-linux-enterprise-server-topics/sles-install-boot/42.md?page=1)