Set Up the Local Console

1. Review the product 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. Create a CD/DVD using the downloaded .ISO image.
4. Connect the following to the server:

   • USB DVD-ROM drive (if the server does not have one built-in)

   • USB keyboard and mouse

   • Monitor

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   Note -  While you are configuring an operating system for a networked server, it might be necessary 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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Next Steps

• Creating a Virtual Disk

• Set the BIOS Boot Mode