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Part I Linux Software Installation on x86 Servers
1. Assisted OS Installation With Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant
Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant Task Overview
How to Obtain Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant
Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant Documentation Resources
Supported Linux Operating Systems
Linux Installation Prerequisites
Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux
Installing Oracle Linux 5 Using Local or Remote Media
Installing Oracle Linux 5 Using a PXE Network Environment
Oracle Linux Post Installation Tasks
Installing Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux Using Local or Remote Console
4. Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Installing SLES 11 SP1 Using Local or Remote Media
Installing SLES 11 SP1 Using a PXE Network Environment
5. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Installing RHEL 5.5 or 6.0 Using Local or Remote Media
Installing RHEL 5.5 or 6.0 Using a PXE Network Environment
Installing the Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux
6. Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Available Software Release Packages
Accessing Firmware and Software
Part II Linux System Administrator References
A. Supported Installation Methods
B. Supported Operating Systems
C. BIOS Defaults for New Installations
To install a Linux operating system, complete the following tasks in the order specified:
Gather the Linux operating system installation media and documentation. You can download the Linux installation program from the appropriate vendor's web site, for example:
For Oracle Linux, see: http://edelivery.oracle.com/linux
For SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, see: http://www.novell.com
For Red Hat Enterprise Linux, see: http://www.redhat.com
If necessary, obtain the tools and drivers firmware provided with the optional Documentation and Media Kit DVD(s), or download the latest drivers for your server as described in Chapter 6, Getting Server Firmware and Software.
Choose and set up an installation method for deploying Linux as described in Appendix A, Supported Installation Methods
Follow the instructions for performing a manual installation of a Linux Server operating system as described in:
Chapter 3, Installing Oracle Linux for Oracle Linux
Chapter 4, Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Chapter 5, Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Follow the specific operating system instructions for performing the post installation tasks as described in:
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