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.
For more information about single-server OS installation methods,
see:
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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.
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Oracle System Assistant assisted installation
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An ISO image on a DVD or a network location, or a USB
image on a flash drive.
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For local
installations a monitor, a USB keyboard
and mouse, and a USB DVD drive if your ISO image is
located on a DVD.
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For remote
installations, the Oracle ILOM Remote
System Console Plus application.
Note -
Oracle System Assistant does not support remote
installations using a flash drive.
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Manual installation
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An ISO image on a DVD or a network location, or a USB
image on a flash drive.
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For local
installations a monitor, a USB keyboard
and mouse, and a USB DVD drive if your ISO image is
located on a DVD.
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For remote
installations a remote system with a
browser, an attached DVD or flash drive, network access
to the server's management port.
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Assisted Oracle Solaris Installation
Assisted installation using Oracle System Assistant is the recommended method for
installing a supported OS on your server. You deliver the Oracle Solaris
installation media on either a local or remote DVD drive, USB device, or a
network-accessible ISO 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 operating systems, Oracle System Assistant does not install
drivers or tools because all tools and drivers required by the server are
included in the Oracle Solaris installation media. Oracle Solaris operating
system installation provides all tools and drivers to the server.
Manual Oracle Solaris Installation
With this method, you deliver the Oracle Solaris installation software on either a
local or remote DVD drive, a USB device, or a network-accessible ISO image. To
install Oracle Solaris, use the installation wizard.