OS Installation Task Map (Oracle VM)

This table lists the tasks you perform for a new installation of the Oracle VM OS. If instead you plan to use a preinstalled version, see Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3. 3 Software.

Step Description Links 1. Install your server hardware and configure the Oracle ILOM service processor. Server Installation 2. Determine which Oracle VM version to install. Supported OS Versions and Documentation 3. Choose an installation method. Understanding Installation Methods 4. Set up a second system with a static IP address on which you can install the Oracle VM Manager. This system must have one of these operating systems installed: Oracle Linux 5.5, 64-bit and subsequent releases Red Hat Enterprise Linux Release 6.6, 64-bit and subsequent releases Oracle VM Server Release Notes and the Oracle VM Manager Release Notes at: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E50245_01/index.html 5. Obtain the Oracle VM installation media (optional) and the Oracle VM documentation. Use the Oracle VM documentation in conjunction with the installation procedures. Note -  You do not need to download the image if you use OSA to install this OS. ISO image of the Oracle VM installation program: https://www.oracle.com/virtualization/index.html Oracle VM documentation: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E50245_01/index.html 6. Review the product notes. Netra Server X5-2 Product Notes 7. Prepare for the installation by configuring various installation options. Preparing to Install an OS 8. Install the Oracle VM Server and, if necessary, Oracle VM Manager. Installing a Supported OS 9. Perform post-installation tasks. Performing Post-Installation Tasks

Related Information

• Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3. 3 Software

• Preparing to Install an OS

• Installing a Supported OS

• Performing Post-Installation Tasks