Install Oracle VM Server (Oracle System Assistant)

The Oracle System Assistant Install OS task provides assisted OS installation of a supported versions of Oracle VM Server.

Before You Begin

• Perform the steps in Preparing for Oracle VM Server Installation.

• For local installation, have the installation media available to insert into the attached physical CD/DVD-ROM drive when prompted.

• For remote installation, insert the installation media into the remote console system’s CD/DVD-ROM drive. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM from the Oracle ILOM Remote Console Device menu.

• If you are using an ISO image, ensure that it is accessible from the remote console system. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM Image from the Oracle ILOM Remote Console Device menu.

1. Ensure that the server is in standby power.
2. Boot the server and watch the boot screen on the video monitor or Remote Console screen for the prompt to press the F9 key.
3. When the prompt appears, press the F9 key.

   The Oracle System Assistant System Information screen appears.

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   Note - It might take a while for Oracle System Assistant to boot, especially if you are accessing the server remotely.

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4. To make sure that you have the latest software pack, click the Get Updates button.

   The Oracle System Assistant Get Updates screen appears.

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   Note - Server web access is required to update Oracle System Assistant. If you are using Oracle System Assistant for the first time, you need to set up network access. See Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide .

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5. To check for a new software release, click the Check for Updates button.

   If an update is available, the update's readme file appears.

6. To get the update, click the Download and Apply Updates button.

   The Get Updates Sign-In screen appears.

7. Provide your MOS credentials. Enter your MOS username and password.

   The server downloads the updates then displays a popup asking to reboot the server.

8. Select OK.

   The server reboots and restarts Oracle System Assistant.

9. To install the OS, click the Install OS button.

   The Install OS screen appears.

   
   
10. From the Supported OS drop-down list, select the version of Oracle VM that you want to install.
11. Indicate the location of the installation media in the Select the media location section.

    This is the location of the OS distribution media.

    If you are using the Remote Console for the installation, select the location of the remote media in the Devices drop-down menu.

12. In the Select boot disk section, select the boot device from the Boot disk list.

    This is the device on which you install the OS.

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    Caution - Loss of data. The OS installation erases the contents of the disk. All data on the selected disk is erased.

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13. Click Install OS.
14. Follow the prompts until the installation is finished.

    The server boots.

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