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Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems
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Using This Documentation

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

2.  Getting Started

Supported Linux Operating Systems

Linux Installation Prerequisites

Linux Installation Task Overview

3.  Installing Oracle Linux

Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux

Installing Oracle Linux 5 Using Local or Remote Media

Installing Oracle Linux 5 Using a PXE Network Environment

Oracle Linux Post Installation Tasks

Installing 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

SLES Post Installation Tasks

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

RHEL Post Installation Tasks

Installing the Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux

6.  Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Available Software Release Packages

Accessing Firmware and Software

Installing Updates

Part II Linux System Administrator References

A.  Supported Installation Methods

Console Outputs

Installation Boot Media

Installation Targets

B.  Supported Operating Systems

Supported Operating Systems

C.  BIOS Defaults for New Installations

Verification of BIOS Factory Defaults

Index

Linux Installation Prerequisites

Refer to the following important considerations before beginning the Linux operating system installation on your server.

Table 2-1 Prerequisites for Installing a Linux Operating System  

Requirement
Description
For more information, see:
Server is set up and operational
The server is mounted and powered-on in the rack and communication to the SP has been established.
  • Sun Server X2-4 Installation Guide
Established deployment method that enables you to boot the Linux install program
Guidelines for deploying a Linux operating system installation.
RAID volume creation
If you want to include your boot drive as part of a RAID configuration, you need to configure a RAID volume on it. Use the LSI integrated RAID controller setup utility before you install the operating system.

If you are using the optional SGX-SAS6-R-INT- Z host bus adapter (HBA), you must use the LSI integrated RAID controller setup utility to configure a RAID volume. For instructions, see the LSI MegaRAID SAS Software User's Guide.If you are using the optional SGX-SAS6-INT-Z HBA, you must use the BIOS Configuration Utility to configure a RAID volume. For instructions, see the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe HBA Internal Installation Guide.
Verification of BIOS settings for new OS installations
Prior to installing the Linux operating system, you should verify that the BIOS factory-default properties are set.
Linux vendor documentation
Gather the applicable vendor documentation for the Linux installation.

The vendor documentation should be used in conjunction with the installation instructions provided in this guide.

Note - Installation instructions for Oracle Linux and the Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux are provided in Chapter 3, Installing Oracle Linux of this document.
Tools and drivers firmware
Ensure that you have the tools and drivers firmware that is provided for your server.
Access to late-breaking information
Review the Sun Server X2-4 Product Notes for late-breaking information about supported operating system software and patches.
  • Sun Server X2-4 Product Notes
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