If you have not installed Oracle VM Server before, you should perform at least one installation directly from DVD-ROM or CD-ROM. Even if you intend to perform the majority of your installations over the network using PXE boot, a successful fully attended installation of Oracle VM Server can be useful if you need to obtain a template Kickstart configuration file to use for you unattended network-based installations.
A log of the install is located in
/root/install.log. If the install fails to
complete successfully, you may be able to review this log file
for help identifying the cause.
To install Oracle VM Server from a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM:
Make sure that the server BIOS is set to boot from the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM device.
Insert the Oracle VM Server DVD or CD, that you have burned, into your ROM drive.
Boot the server with the Oracle VM Server DVD or CD.
The Oracle VM Server screen is displayed. Press Enter to begin the installation. If you do not press a key for one minute, the installer automatically starts. The installer is only available in text mode.
The CD Found screen is displayed. If you want to make sure the DVD or CD has been created correctly you can have the installer test it for errors. To test the DVD or CD, select OK and press Enter. The DVD or CD is tested and any errors are reported.
WarningTesting the installation media requires a server reboot to continue the installation. If you do not have physical access to the server itself, it is not recommended that you perform this test.
To skip media testing and continue with the install, select Skip and press Enter.
The Language Selection screen is displayed. Select the language that should be used for the operating system (for example English).
Select OK and press Enter
The Keyboard Selection screen is displayed. Select the keyboard layout type (for example, us for U.S. English) from the list of available options. The keyboard you select becomes the default keyboard for the operating system.
Select OK and press Enter.
The Oracle VM Server 3.
xEnd User License Agreement screen is displayed. Read the License Agreement text and click Accept to accept the terms of the agreement and continue the installation.The Oracle VM Management Interface screen is displayed. Select the network interface to use for management of the computer.
Choose one of these options:
Select OK to connect the interface to a regular network.
Select Add to VLAN to connect the interface to a VLAN-type network.
Press Enter.
For non-VLAN installation, proceed to the next step.
If you selected Add to VLAN, the Oracle VM Management VLAN screen is displayed. If your Oracle VM Management network is on a VLAN, enter the applicable VLAN tag. Note that 0 is reserved and that 1 corresponds with "untagged".
Select OK and press Enter.
The Network Interface Configuration screen is displayed. If your computer uses a static IP address, enter the IP address and prefix (netmask) for your computer.
If your computer uses DHCP to assign its IP address, select Dynamic IP configuration (DHCP). See Section 2.1.1.3, “Network Requirements” for more information on using DHCP with Oracle VM.
Select OK and press Enter.
The Miscellaneous Network Settings screen is displayed. Enter the Gateway, Primary DNS and optional Secondary DNS in the respective fields.
Select OK and press Enter.
The Hostname Configuration screen is displayed. If your machine has its own hostname, select manually and enter the hostname or IP address. You should use a fully qualified hostname, for example, myserver.example.com.
If your machine uses DHCP to assign its hostname, select automatically via DHCP. See Section 2.1.1.3, “Network Requirements” for more information on using DHCP with Oracle VM.
Select OK and press Enter.
The Time Zone Selection screen is displayed. If your operating system uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), select System clock uses UTC.
Select your time zone by selecting the city closest to your computer's physical location.
Select OK and press Enter.
The Oracle VM Agent password screen is displayed. Enter a password to be used for the Oracle VM Agent in the Password field. This password is used by Oracle VM Manager to take ownership of the Oracle VM Server. This is the password you use when discovering Oracle VM Servers in Oracle VM Manager.
Re-enter the password in the Password (confirm) field.
The password characters are not echoed to the screen.
Select OK and press Enter. If the two passwords do not match, the installer prompts you to enter them again.
The Root Password screen is displayed. Enter a password for the root user in the Password field. The root password must be at least six characters long.
Re-enter the password in the Password (confirm) field.
The password characters are not echoed to the screen.
Select OK and press Enter. If the two passwords do not match, the installer prompts you to enter them again.
If an existing Oracle VM Server installation is found on the computer, the System to Upgrade screen is displayed. Select Reinstall System to overwrite the existing installation. Select Oracle VM Server 3.x (disk) to upgrade the existing installation. Upgrade instructions are described in Section 5.4.4, “Upgrading Oracle VM Server Using the CD”. Upgrading an Oracle VM Server from Release 2.x is not supported; you must perform a fresh install.
Select OK and press Enter.
The Partitioning Type screen is displayed. Select whether you want to:
Use the entire drive for the installation target
Replace the existing Linux system (if any)
Use the free space on selected drives to create a new default partition layout
Select which drive(s) you want to use for the installation.
Select OK and press Enter.
NotePartitioning is performed automatically by the installer, and you do not have the option to define how partitions should be created on the drive during the installation process. Partitions are created in such a way that only the maximum amount of disk space required to run Oracle VM Server is attributed to the partition where it runs. A separate partition is created for any remaining disk space to be used as a discoverable local disk that can be used to host a repository or assigned to any virtual machine that runs on the Oracle VM Server. This approach to partitioning ensures the best possible use of local storage resources. If it is critical that you specify your own partition layout, you must use a Kickstart configuration file as described in Section 4.2, “Using Kickstart to Automate Installation Options”.
ImportantIf you have attached USB storage to the server, it may appear as a listed disk where you are able to install Oracle VM Server. Running Oracle VM Server from a USB disk is possible but is not supported for production environments. If you are testing an installation and decide to install to a USB disk, the disk must be at least 32 GB in size. In the case where you select to install to a USB disk, the entire disk is used for the Oracle VM Server installation. Partitioning does not make excess disk space available for use as a discoverable local disk.
The Writing storage configuration to disk screen is displayed to confirm that you want to write the partitioning information to disk, proceeding past this step will erase any data contained on the partition that you opted for in the previous step.
Select Write changes to disk and press Enter.
The Installation to begin screen is displayed. Select OK and press Enter. The installer installs and configures Oracle VM Server. You can follow the progress of the package installation on-screen.
When all files are installed and configuration is complete, the Complete screen is displayed. Remove the Oracle VM DVD or CD.
Select Reboot and press Enter. The computer reboots.
The Oracle VM Server installation is complete. The Oracle VM Agent is started automatically and restarts each time the computer is rebooted.