The Oracle System Assistant Install OS task provides assisted OS installation of supported versions of Oracle VM Server.
Before You Begin
Perform the steps in Preparing for Oracle VM Server Installation.
If you are using Oracle System Assistant for the first time, you need to set up network access. Refer to the Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide (http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs) .
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 in the CD/DVD-ROM drive of the remote console system. 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.
The Oracle System Assistant main screen appears.
If the system has the latest software update, a message appears stating that Oracle System Assistant is up to date.
The Install OS screen appears.
If you are using the Remote Console for the installation, select the location of the remote media in the Devices drop-down menu.
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. |
The server boots.
Next Steps
Install Oracle VM Manager, if needed. Refer to: