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Selecting a Media Delivery Method

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Selecting a Media Delivery Method

The procedures for installing Linux differ depending on your media delivery method. Select one of the following methods for providing the Linux installation media.

Media Delivery Method	Description	Additional Requirements	See:
Using the serial or video ports and a local DVD	Uses a physical CD/DVD drive connected to the server and a terminal connected to the server module's serial or video port.	A USB CD/DVD drive directly connected to the server's USB dongle port. Access to the server console through the serial or video port.	Local Installation by Accessing the Console Using the Serial or Video Port
Using Oracle ILOM and a remote DVD or ISO image	Uses a redirected physical CD/DVD drive or ISO image file on a remote system running JavaRConsole.	A remote system with a browser, an attached physical CD/DVD drive, a Linux distribution DVD, and network access to the server's management port.	Remote Installation by Accessing the Console Using Oracle ILOM.
Using a PXE image	Uses a customized image available through the PXE environment.	A server setup and running PXE and an image customized for your server.	Configuring a Linux Server to Support PXE Installation.

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