MacBook Pro as external disk drive

Can my MacBook Pro serve as an external disk drive for my Mac mini?

Terrific! Thank you. Installing contents was a breeze....
Alas, one issue remains: I'm unable to authorize the contents via the installer disk in the MacBook's disk drive. Perhaps it's because my computer reads the icon as an external hard disk (see attached), rather than as a DVD installer icon. Any hunches or suggestions?

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