Sun Blade X3-2B Model Name Change
Getting the Latest Firmware and Software
Hardware Installation and Product Notes
About This Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems
Supported OS Versions and Latest Information
Supported Linux Operating Systems
Latest Information in Product Notes
Single-Server Installation Methods
Obtaining Oracle System Assistant
Downloading Installation Media Kits
Download Oracle Linux Media Kits
Setting Up the Installation Method
Set Up for Remote Installation
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
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
Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers
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 Access Options
Available Software Release Packages
Accessing Firmware and Software
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
The Oracle System Assistant Install OS task assists in the installation of a supported OS. You supply the OS installation media, and Oracle System Assistant guides you through the installation process. It then installs the appropriate drivers based on the server hardware configuration. The Install OS task is not available for all server-supported operating systems. However, once a server-supported OS is installed, you can use Oracle System Assistant to update the OS drivers as well as all the firmware components (BIOS, Oracle ILOM, HBAs, and expanders).
You can access Oracle System Assistant locally or remotely. If you just completed the installation of the server, then using Oracle System Assistant locally (while physically present at the server) can be a fast and efficient method of starting up the server. Once the server is operational, you can conveniently access Oracle System Assistant remotely while still retaining full-featured functionality.
Related Information: Obtaining Oracle System Assistant