Linux OS Installation Options
You can choose to install an OS on a single
server or on multiple servers. 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 on 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 perform a manual OS
installation.
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Single-Server Installation Methods
Select a method for providing the Linux OS installation media. Use the following
information to determine the local or remote Linux OS installation that best serves
your needs.
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Local OS install using a DVD
drive – Uses a physical DVD drive
connected to the server.
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Remote OS install using a DVD drive
or a DVD ISO image – Uses a redirected
physical DVD drive or DVD ISO image on a remote system
running the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus
application.
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A remote system with a browser, an attached physical DVD
drive or ISO image file, OS distribution media, and network
access to the server's management port. For more information,
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Manual Linux OS Installation
To install the Linux OS manually, you deliver the Linux OS distribution
media on either a local or remote DVD drive, USB device, or DVD image.
You also need to install any necessary drivers. The drivers for your server are
available on the My Oracle Support web site as either OS-specific and
server-specific packages or as an ISO image file. To install the OS, use the
distribution media's installation wizard.
To access My Oracle Support website, go to https://support.oracle.com.