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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