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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
Linux Installation Task Overview
Installing Oracle Linux 5 Using Local or Remote Media
Install Oracle Linux 5 Using Local or Remote Media
Installing Oracle Linux 5 Using a PXE Network Environment
Install Oracle Linux 5 Using PXE Network Boot
Oracle Linux Post Installation Tasks
Register Oracle Linux and Activate Automatic Updates
Installing Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux Using Local or Remote Console
Install 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
The Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux is a recommended kernel that can be installed on top of Oracle Linux 5.5 or later releases, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5, 6.0, and later releases. This new kernel is based on the 2.6.32 Linux Kernel and includes optimizations developed by Oracle to ensure stability and optimal performance. All patches added to the 2.6.32 mainline kernel are open source.
Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux has demonstrated its stability reliability, and performance improvements in demanding environments. It is the kernel used in Oracle's Exadata and Exalogic systems. Furthermore, the Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux is now used in all benchmarks on Linux that Oracle participates in, as well as in Oracle's Validated Configurations program.
Because the Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux installs directly on Oracle Linux 5.7 and 5.8 (by default), and on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 and 5.8, there is no need to upgrade to a new major release of the Linux operating system to gain the benefits and features of this new kernel. And after you have installed this new kernel, you still have the option of easily switching back to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux kernel, and then, switching back and forth between the two kernels.
Oracle highly recommends deploying the Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux in your Linux environment, especially if you are running Oracle software. Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux is optional, however, and Oracle Linux continues to include a Red Hat compatible kernel, which is compiled directly from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) source code, for customers who require strict RHEL compatibility. Oracle also recommends this new kernel for customers running third-party software and third-party hardware.
For more information about benefits and features of the Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux, go to:
http://www.oracle.com/us/technologies/linux/ubreakable-enterprise-kernel-linux-173350.html
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