Choosing an OS Installation Method

The server supports several different operating systems. A subset of the supported OSes are available preinstalled, depending on what was selected when the server was ordered. You can use the preinstalled OS, or install a fresh version of any of the supported OSes.

The OS installation process varies based on the OS and whether you want to use a preinstalled version or install a fresh version.

Description Links Configure the preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS or install a fresh version. Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS OS Installation Task Map (Oracle Solaris) Supported OS Versions and Documentation Configure the preinstalled Oracle VM software or install a fresh version. Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3. 3 Software OS Installation Task Map (Oracle VM) Supported OS Versions and Documentation Install a supported version of Linux. OS Installation Task Map (Linux) Oracle Linux Support Kernel Supported OS Versions and Documentation Install a supported version of VMware ESXi. OS Installation Task Map (VMware ESXi) Supported OS Versions and Documentation Install a supported version of Windows OS. OS Installation Task Map (Windows) Supported OS Versions and Documentation Choose an installation method. Understanding Installation Methods

Related Information

• Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS

• Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3. 3 Software

• Preparing to Install an OS

• Configuring RAID

• Installing a Supported OS

• Performing Post-Installation Tasks