How to Install Oracle VM Server

Before You Begin

See System Requirements.

1. Connect to your server console using one of the methods described in Accessing the Host Console Through ILOM in Sun Blade X6275 M2 Server Module Installation Guide.
2. If not done already, insert your Oracle VM Server distribution CD/DVD or access the ISO image distribution media for the method you chose in step 1.
3. Power on or reset the server.

   BIOS messages appear on the console.

   
   
4. When you see a message offering a series of selections, press F8.

   After a delay, a menu offers a selection of boot devices (see the following example).

   
   
5. Select a boot device from the list.

   To boot from a physical CD/DVD or from an ISO image, select CD/DVD.

   Control passes to the OS installation program on the media.

6. Enter the following command at the boot prompt: Enter
7. Follow the prompts to install the software.

   Oracle VM Server and Oracle VM Agent software are installed.

   For additional information refer to the Oracle VM Server installation documentation at:

   http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E15458_01/index.htm

Next Steps

• How to Install Drivers

• How to Install Oracle VM Manager

• Creating and Managing VM Resources