Linux Installation Task Map

This document provides instructions for installing Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) on the Sun Server X2-8. The following topics are included:

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Use the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant (OHIA) to perform deployment and recovery tasks on your x86 server.	Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant (OHIA)
Erase an existing hard disk partition and create a virtual disk on which to install an operating system.	Preparing for OS Installation
Decide on a method for providing Linux installation media.	Selecting a Media Delivery Method
Install Oracle Linux on the Sun Server X2-8.	Installing Oracle Linux
Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the Sun Server X2-8.	Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Install SUSE Linux on the Sun Server X2-8.	Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Configure a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) server on a Linux system and use it to install Linux on the Sun Server X2-8.	Configuring a Linux Server to Support PXE Installation
Find the logical name (assigned by the OS) and the physical name (MAC address) of each network interface.	Identifying Logical and Physical Network Interface Names for Linux OS Configuration

Note - The Sun Server X2-8 was formerly named the Sun Fire X4800 M2 server. This former name might still appear in the product. The name change does not indicate any change in system features or functionality.

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