These instructions describe how to configure the preinstalled Oracle Linux on your server.
-> start /System
When prompted, type y to confirm:
Are you sure you want to start /SYS (y/n)? y Starting /System
-> reset /System
When prompted, type y to confirm:
Are you sure you want to reset /System (y/n)? y Performing hard reset on /System
The server begins the host boot process.
-> start /HOST/console
When prompted, type y to confirm:
Are you sure you want to start /HOST/console (y/n)? y Serial console started.
After the server boots, the GRUB menu appears. For example (your preinstalled version might be different):
GNU GRUB version 0.97 (612K lower / 2082932K upper memory) +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Oracle Linux Server Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (3.8.13-16.2.1.el6uek.x86_64) Oracle Linux Server Red Hat Compatible Kernel (2.6.32-431.el6.x86_64) +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Use the ^ and v keys to select which entry is highlighted. Press enter to boot the selected OS, 'e' to edit the commands before booting, 'a' to modify the kernel arguments before booting, or 'c' for a command-line. The highlighted entry will be booted automatically in 5 seconds.
Options include:
The Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel
The Red Hat Compatible Kernel
For example:
Oracle Linux Server release 6.5 Kernel 3.8.13-16.2.1.el6uek.x86_64 on an x86_64 systemname login:
For the first time login, use the root account and factory default password (root).
For security, change the factory default password for root.
Configure your server for the network (if DHCP is not used). See Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet.
Configure a proxy, as needed, for Internet access.
Register and update your server. See Oracle Linux Operating System Documentation.
Install desired packages.
See Also
For information on using the Oracle Linux OS, including updating and registration, see Oracle Linux Operating System Documentation.