Updating from SLES 11 PL3 to PL4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SLES Configure-Administer
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Hi,

I am currently running SLES 11 PL3 and have downloaded the ISO for SLES 11 PL 4. This is burned to a DVD and I have booted from it.

Note: I am using a version of SLES 11 PL4 for SAP Business One (B1) but as far as I know the installation/upgrade is not different.

I only want to upgrade - not destructively re-install.

The form gives me three options:

  1. Boot from Hard Disk
  2. Install SLES 11 SP4 B1
  3. Failsafe – Install SLES 11 SP4 B1.

Whether I pick option 2 or 3 it warns me that all the data on the main system disk will be destroyed.

Is there a way to non-destructively upgrade to PL 4 using media as I am doing? Or do I have to use Zypper as is described elsewhere?

I have found some information that there is an “update only” option on the media but I have not found a way to invoke it.

Thanks for any help.

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Hi
Select install, then on the page after you read and accept the license you should get ‘Installation Mode’ here you can select upgrade?

See the installquick.pdf in the docu directory on the install medium.