Chapter 1 Introduction to Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance

Table of Contents

1.1 System Installation Procedures
1.2 About Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance
1.3 Features of Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance
1.4 Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance Rack Components
1.5 Server Components
1.6 Operational Procedures for Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance
1.6.1 Emergency Power-off Considerations
1.6.2 Cautions and Warnings

This document provides instructions for installing Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance at your site. Instructions are also provided for extending an existing Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance at your site. This chapter provides an overview of these system installation procedures, and describes the features and hardware components of Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance.