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.
Local installation: Have the installation media available to insert into the attached physical CD/DVD-ROM drive when prompted.
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.
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.
The Oracle System Assistant main screen appears.
This action ensures that the server has the latest firmware and drivers before you begin the OS installation.
The Install Operating System screen appears.
For more information, refer to Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide (http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs).
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.
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