This procedure provides instructions for configuring a preinstalled Oracle Linux operating system (OS).
See the Connecting to Oracle ILOM section.
start /System
When prompted, type y to confirm:
Are you sure you want to start /System (y/n)? y
Starting /System
The server begins the boot process.
start /HOST/console
When prompted, type y to confirm:
Are you sure you want to start /HOST/console (y/n)? y Serial console started.
After the server boots, the GRUB menu appears (the menu for your preinstalled version might look different than the example below):
GNU GRUB version 0.97 (612K lower / 2082932K upper memory) +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Oracle VM Server-ovs (xen-4.1.3 2.6.39-300.32.6.el5uek) Oracle VM Server-ovs serial console (xen-4.1.3 2.6.39-300.32.6.el5uek) +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Use the ^ and v keys to select which entry is highlighted. Press enter to boot the selected OS, 'e' to edit the commands before booting, 'a' to modify the kernel arguments before booting, or 'c' for a command-line. The highlighted entry will be booted automatically in 5 seconds.
Options include:
The Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel
The Red Hat Compatible Kernel
Once you have selected the installation option, Linux boots and the login prompt appears.
For example:
Oracle Linux Server release 6.5 Kernel 3.8.13-16.2.1.el6uek.x86_64 on an x86_64 systemname login:
For the first time login, use the root account and factory default password (root).
For security, change the factory default password for root.
Configure your server for the network (if DHCP is not used). See Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet.
Configure a proxy, as needed, for Internet access.
Register and update your server. See Oracle Linux Operating System Documentation.
Install desired packages.
See Also
For information about using the Oracle Linux OS, including updating and registration, seeOracle Linux Operating System Documentation.