Oracle Solaris
OS Installation Options
For single-server OS installations, Oracle System Assistant is recommended. For
multiple-server OS installations, Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center is recommended.
The scope of this document is for single-server OS installations. The table below
provides some information about these two installation options.
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Multiple servers
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Single server
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Install an OS to a single server using one of the following methods:
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Locally: Perform the OS installation locally at the server. This option is recommended if you
have just completed the physical installation of the server in the rack.
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Remotely: Perform the OS installation from a remote location. This option uses the Oracle
ILOM Remote System Console Plus application to access Oracle System Assistant or to perform a manual
OS installation.
Note -
You should use Oracle System Assistant for single-server Oracle Solaris installations. The
Oracle Solaris distribution includes all needed drivers and tools so it is not necessary for Oracle
System Assistant to install any drivers or tools.
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For more information about single-server OS installation methods,
see:
Single-Server Installation
Methods
Select a method for providing the Oracle Solaris
installation media.
Use the following information to determine the local or remote OS
installation that best serves your needs.
Note -
For the latest information on installation requirements for the Oracle Solaris operating
system, refer to the
Oracle Server X5-2L Product Notes at:
http://www.oracle.com/goto/X5-2L/docs.
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Local assisted OS installation – Uses Oracle System
Assistant. (Recommended)
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Remote assisted OS installation – Uses Oracle System
Assistant. (Recommended)
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The Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus application, a redirected CD/DVD drive or ISO image
file, and Oracle Solaris distribution media. For more information, see
Assisted Oracle Solaris Installation. |
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Local OS install using a CD/DVD drive – Uses a
physical CD/DVD drive connected to the server.
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A monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, a USB CD/DVD or flash drive, and Oracle Solaris
distribution media. For local installations, you deliver the installation media using a local DVD
drive or USB flash drive attached directly to the server. For more information, see
Manual Oracle Solaris Installation. |
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Remote OS install using a CD/DVD drive or CD/DVD ISO image
– Uses a redirected physical CD/DVD drive on a remote system running the Oracle ILOM Remote
System Console Plus application.
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A remote system with a browser, an attached physical CD/DVD or flash drive, Oracle Solaris
distribution media, and network access to the server's management port. For remote installations,
you deliver the installation media using the remote DVD, USB flash drive, or CD/DVD ISO image. For
more information, see
Manual Oracle Solaris Installation. |
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Assisted Oracle Solaris
Installation
Assisted installation is the recommended method for installing a supported OS on your
server. This method involves using Oracle System Assistant. You deliver the Oracle Solaris
installation media on either a local or remote CD/DVD drive, USB device, or CD/DVD image. Oracle
System Assistant guides the installation process. Your server must support Oracle System Assistant,
and it must be installed in the server.
Note -
For Oracle Solaris, Oracle System Assistant does not install drivers or tools because all
drivers and tools required by the server are included in the Oracle Solaris installation
media.
Manual Oracle Solaris Installation
With this method, you deliver the Oracle Solaris
distribution media on either a local or remote CD/DVD drive, USB device, or CD/DVD
image. To install Oracle Solaris, you use the distribution media's installation wizard.