Sun Blade X3-2B Model Name Change
Getting the Latest Firmware and Software
Hardware Installation and Product Notes
About This Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems
Supported OS Versions and Latest Information
Supported Linux Operating Systems
Latest Information in Product Notes
Single-Server Installation Methods
Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task
Obtaining Oracle System Assistant
Downloading Installation Media Kits
Download Oracle Linux Media Kits
Setting Up the Installation Method
Set Up for Remote Installation
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
Installing the Operating System
Identifying Logical and Physical Network Interface Names for Linux OS Configuration
Identify Logical and Physical Network Interface Names While Installing Oracle Linux or RHEL
Identify Logical and Physical Network Interface Names While Installing SLES
Install a Linux OS (Oracle System Assistant)
Installing a Linux OS Manually
Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers
Update or Install System Drivers
Updating a Linux OS to a New Version
Update the Oracle Linux Operating System Version
Update the SLES Operating System Version
Update the RHEL Operating System Version
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Available Software Release Packages
Accessing Firmware and Software
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
Use one of the following options to obtain the latest set of firmware and software for your server:
Oracle System Assistant – Oracle System Assistant is a new factory-installed option for Oracle servers that allows you to easily download and install server firmware and software.
For more information about using Oracle System Assistant, refer to Access Oracle System Assistant From Oracle ILOM Web Interface.
My Oracle Support – All system firmware and software are available from My Oracle Support at http://support.oracle.com.
For more information about what is available on the My Oracle Support, see Available Software Release Packages.
For instructions on how to download software releases from My Oracle Support, see: Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support.
Physical media request (PMR) – You can request a DVD that contains any of the downloads (patches) available from My Oracle Support.
For information see: Request Physical Media (Online).