Install a Linux OS (Oracle System Assistant)
The Oracle System Assistant Install OS task provides assisted installation of the Linux operating system.
Before You Begin
Prepare the server storage drives. For more information, refer to Configure Server Drives for OS Installation in Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide .
Perform the steps in Preparing to Install the OS.
During the OS installation and configuration process, you might need to provide logical and physical network names. For more information, see Installing a Linux OS Manually.
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Local installation: Have the installation media available to insert into the attached physical CD/DVD-ROM drive when prompted.
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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 Remote Console Device menu.
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Installation using an ISO image: Ensure that the the image is accessible from the Remote Console system. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM Image from the Remote Console Device menu.
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- Ensure that the server is in standby power.
- Boot the server and watch the video monitor or Remote Console screen for the prompt to press the F9 key to start Oracle System Assistant.
- When the prompt appears, press the F9 key.
The Oracle System Assistant main screen appears.
- To update the Oracle System Assistant application, click the
Get Updates button.
Note - Server web access is required to update Oracle System Assistant.
- To update the server firmware, click the Update Firmware button.
This action ensures that the server has the latest firmware and drivers before you begin the OS installation.
- To install the OS, click the Install OS button.
The Install Operating System screen appears.
- Select the OS from the Select Operating System drop-down list.
- Select the BIOS boot mode as required. See
Setting Up
BIOS.
For more information, refer to Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide (http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs).
- In the Select your install media location section, indicate the location of the installation
media.
This is the location of the OS distribution media. If you attached a CD/DVD drive, you might need to click the Refresh button to see it in the drop-down list.
- To select a device, click View Installation Options.
This is the device on which you install the OS.
Caution - Loss of data. The OS installation erases the contents of the disk. All data on the selected disk is erased.
- To begin the OS installation, click Install OS.
- Follow the prompts until the installation is finished.
The server boots.
Next Steps