Merge pull request #3783 from uyuni-project/workflow-install-on-ppc

Common workflow for installing server on power pc

Author: 0rnela

modules/common-workflows/pages/workflow-install-from-selfinstall-on-ppc.adoc

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+= Installing {productname} on {ppc64le}
+
+This guide demonstrates how to set up {productname} Server using SelfInstall ISO image on {ppc64le} machine.
+
+
+
+== Use Case
+
+RAW images are pre-built, ready-to-use representations of a running operating system. 
+Instead of being installed through a traditional installer, they are directly copied to the hard disk of the target host.
+RAW image format is flexible and compatible with a wide range of virtualization and deployment tools. 
+
+This guide provides essential information about these pre-configured images.
+
+This workflow outlines the steps to install {productname} on a {ppc64le} architecture using the SelfInstall ISO image. 
+This method is used to create a container host for {productname}, allowing for efficient management of your systems.
+
+== Outcome 
+
+Successful completion of this workflow results in successful installation of {productname} Server running on a {ppc64le} system.
+
+== Step-by-step Instructions
+
+[NOTE]
+====
+This workflow is complex and time-consuming.
+Make sure that adequate testing is done before deploying the procedure in live environment.
+====
+
+.Procedure: Prepare the Prerequisites
+[role=procedure]
+. A physical or virtual machine that supports the {ppc64le} architecture.
+. Access to the SUSE SelfInstall ISO image for {productname} (either 512 or 4096 block size, depending on your disk configuration).
+. Sufficient storage for the root disk (40GB recommended) and a separate, large, fast storage device for persistent volumes.
+. Network connectivity for registration and updates from SCC.
+. A valid LCM+ subscription key.
+
+											
+.Procedure: Installation Steps
+[role=procedure]				
+						
+. *Download and Prepare the Installation Media*
+.. Download the SelfInstall ISO image for the appropriate physical block size (512 or 4096) from suse.com. 
+   Example: [literal]``SUSE-Manager-Server.ppc64le-5.0.2-SelfInstall-ppc-4096-2024.12.install.iso``
+.. Create a new instance with a root disk size of 40GB (recommended).
+.. Attach the SelfInstall ISO as a virtual CD and attach large, fast storage for the persistent volume.
+
+. *Boot from SelfInstall ISO*
+.. Boot from the SelfInstall ISO and follow the on-screen prompts.
+.. Select the desired disk for the root partition [literal]``(/)``. The system will copy the disk image to the selected volume.
+
+. *Finalize Installation and Initial Setup*
+.. Shut down the instance and remove the virtual CD-ROM from the boot sequence.
+.. Start the instance. It will boot from the newly installed {productname} host OS.
+.. The system will adapt to the disk size and allow you to log in
+
+. *Register with SCC and Apply Updates*
+.. Register the server with SCC using the `SUSEConnect` command, including the SUSE Manager Server Extension.
+.. Use your ppc64le LCM+ subscription key for registration.
+.. Apply all available updates using [literal]``transactional-update``.
+.. Reboot the system as directed.
+
+. *Install Required Packages*
+.. Install the packages to use this instance as a container host for {productname}
++
+----
+transactional-update pkg install netavark podman \ 
+mgradm mgrctl uyuni-storage-setup-server 
+----
++
+.. Provision persistent storage for {productname}
++
+----
+mgr-storage-server $device
+----
++
+Ensure [literal]``$device`` points to the fast, persistent storage.
++
+For more information, see xref:installation-and-upgrade:container-deployment/mlm/server-deployment-mlm.adoc#_persistent_volumes[Persistent Volumes].
++
+.. Follow the documentation from here to continue with deployment
+xref:installation-and-upgrade:container-deployment/mlm/server-deployment-mlm.adoc#_deploy_with_mgradm[Server Deployment].