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AutoYaST Guide
  1. Preface
  2. 1 Introduction to AutoYaST
  3. I Understanding and creating the AutoYaST control file
    1. 2 The AutoYaST control file
    2. 3 Creating an AutoYaST control file
  4. II AutoYaST configuration examples
    1. 4 Configuration and installation options
  5. III Managing mass installations with dynamic profiles
    1. 5 Supported approaches to dynamic profiles
    2. 6 Rules and classes
    3. 7 ERB templates
    4. 8 Combining ERB templates and scripts
  6. IV Understanding the auto-installation process
    1. 9 The auto-installation process
  7. V Uses for AutoYaST on installed systems
    1. 10 Running AutoYaST in an installed system
  8. VI Appendixes
    1. A Handling rules
    2. B AutoYaST FAQ—frequently asked questions
    3. C Advanced linuxrc options
    4. D GNU licenses
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Part I Understanding and creating the AutoYaST control file Edit source

2 The AutoYaST control file

A control file, also known as a profile, is a configuration description for a single system. It consists of sets of resources with properties including support for complex structures such as lists, records, trees and large embedded or referenced objects.

3 Creating an AutoYaST control file

To create the control file, you need to collect information about the systems you are going to install. This includes hardware data and network information among other things. Make sure you have the following information about the machines you want to install:

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