Install Oracle VM Server (Local or Remote Media)

Before You Begin

Follow the instructions in Preparing for Oracle VM Server Installation.

1. If not done already, insert your Oracle VM Server distribution CD/DVD, or access the ISO image distribution media for the method you chose in Selecting the Installation Method.
2. Power on or reset the server.

   BIOS messages appear on the console.

   
   
3. When you see a message offering a series of selections, press F8.

   After a delay, a menu appears offering a selection of boot devices.

4. Select a boot device from the list.

   You can boot from a either a physical CD/DVD or from a virtual CD/DVD when using an ISO image.

   Control passes to the OS installation program on the media.

5. At the boot prompt, press Enter.
6. To install the software, follow the prompts.

   Oracle VM Server and Oracle VM Agent software are installed.

   For additional information refer to the Oracle VM Server installation documentation at:

   http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E20065_01/index.htm

Next Steps

• Install Oracle VM Manager, if needed. Refer to:

  http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E20065_01/index.htm

• Completing the Oracle VM Installation