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Sun Blade X3-2B Model Name Change

Getting the Latest Firmware and Software

Documentation and Feedback

About This Documentation

Support and Training

Contributors

Change History

Hardware Installation and Product Notes

Hardware Installation

Product Notes

Operating System Installation

Oracle Solaris Installation

Linux Installation

About This Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems

About Linux OS Installation

Supported OS Versions and Latest Information

Supported Linux Operating Systems

Latest Information in Product Notes

OS Installation Options

Single-Server Installation Methods

Oracle System Assistant

Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task

Obtaining Oracle System Assistant

Preparing to Install the OS

Downloading Installation Media Kits

Download Oracle Linux Media Kits

Download SLES Media Kits

Download RHEL Media Kits

Setting Up the Installation Method

Set Up for Local Installation

Set Up for Remote Installation

Setting Up the BIOS

Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings

Set the BIOS Mode

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

Install Oracle Linux Manually

Install SLES Manually

Install RHEL Manually

Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers

Install Server System Tools

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

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Available Software Release Packages

Accessing Firmware and Software

Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support

Requesting Physical Media

Installing Updates

Installing Firmware

Installing Hardware Drivers and OS Tools

Oracle VM Installation

Windows Installation

ESX Installation

Administration and Service

Administration

Service

Index

Single-Server Installation Methods

Select a method for providing the Linux installation media. Use the following information to determine the local or remote OS installation that best serves your needs.

Media Delivery Method
Additional Requirements
Local assisted OS installation – Uses Oracle System Assistant.
A monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, a USB device, and Linux distribution media. For more information, see Assisted OS Installation.
Remote assisted OS installation – Uses Oracle System Assistant.
Oracle ILOM Remote Console application, a redirected CD/DVD drive or ISO image file, and Linux distribution media. For more information, see Assisted OS Installation.
Local using a CD/DVD drive – Uses a physical CD/DVD drive connected to the server.
A monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, a USB CD/DVD drive, and Linux distribution media. For more information, see Manual OS Installation.
Remote using a CD/DVD drive or CD/DVD ISO image – Uses a redirected physical CD/DVD drive on a remote system running the Oracle ILOM Remote Console application.
A remote system with a browser, an attached physical CD/DVD drive, Linux distribution media, and network access to the server management port. For more information, see Manual OS Installation.
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