Set Up the Remote Console (PXE Installation)

In this procedure, local server describes the server on which you plan to install Oracle VM Server or Oracle VM Manager, remote console describes a remote client connected to the local server through the Oracle ILOM Remote Console feature, and PXE server describes a server on which you will install a PXE image to install to the local server.

1. Review the release notes for the Sun Server X4-8 and Oracle VM software.

   • The Sun Server X4-8 documentation is available at:

     http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-8/docs

   • The Oracle VM software documentation is available at:

     http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/vm-096300.html

2. Download Oracle VM software from https://edelivery.oracle.com/oraclevm.
3. If using a remote console, connect the following to the remote client. If using a PXE server, connect the following to the local server:

   • DVD-ROM drive (if installing from media)

   • USB keyboard and mouse

   • Monitor

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   Note -  While you are configuring an operating system for a networked server, you might need to provide the logical names (assigned by the OS) and the physical name (MAC address) of each network interface on the Oracle VM Server.

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4. If using a remote console, launch an Oracle ILOM Remote Console session following the instructions in the Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection in Sun Server X4-8 Installation Guide.

Next Steps

• Creating a Virtual Disk

• Set the BIOS Boot Mode