Exercise 43: X. L. Technology

GRUB is installed on SLES 9 by default. You can see if it is installed on your server by logging in as root, starting YaST, and choosing System, Boot Loader Configuration. This will bring up a dialog similar to that shown in Figure 4.45.

Figure 4.45. Boot loader configuration.

If you need to make any changes, you can do so by clicking Edit. This will let you choose between GRUB, LILO, or no boot loader.

NOTE

Clicking Edit Configuration Files allows you to edit the menu.lst file to add options to the boot menu.

To limit physical access to this server, the best solution is to locate it behind a locked door such as in a lab room, server room, or other location. The desktop can always be locked as well by right-clicking on the desktop, choosing Configure Desktop, setting the screensaver to come on after one minute, and requiring a password to stop the screensaver.