Oracle Solaris OS Installation Task Map

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The following table lists and describes the high-level steps for installing the Oracle Solaris operating system for a new installation.

Step	Description	Links
1.	Install the server hardware and configure the Oracle ILOM service processor.	Install the Server into the Rack in Oracle Server X5-8 Installation Guide Cabling the Server in Oracle Server X5-8 Installation Guide Connecting to Oracle ILOM in Oracle Server X5-8 Installation Guide
2.	Review the product notes. Review the Oracle Solaris versions supported on the server.	Oracle Server X5-8 Product Notes Supported Operating Systems in Oracle Server X5-8 Product Notes Oracle Server X5-8 Product Notes at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/X5-8/docs-videos Supported Oracle Solaris Operating Systems
3.	Obtain the Oracle Solaris installation software image.	Download an Oracle Solaris ISO or USB image and copy it to a DVD, a network location, or a flash drive. To download the image, go to: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/solaris11/downloads/index.html
4.	Set up the console, the boot media, and the installation target that you will use to perform the installation.	Selecting the Console Display Option Selecting the Boot Media Option Selecting the Installation Target Option
5.	Verify and, if necessary, configure BIOS.	Preparing the Boot Environment
6.	Install the Oracle Solaris OS.	Installing the Oracle Solaris Operating System
7.	Perform the post installation tasks, if applicable.	Post Installation Tasks for Oracle Solaris

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