Oracle Solaris OS Installation Options

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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.

Option

Description

Multiple servers

You can use Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center to install an OS on multiple servers. For information, go to http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/oem/ops-center/index.html.

Single server

Install an OS to a single server using one of the following methods:

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.
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:

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.

Note - For the latest information on installation requirements for the Oracle Solaris operating system, refer to the Oracle Server X5-8 Product Notesat: http://www.oracle.com/goto/X5-8/docs-videos.

Media Delivery Method	Additional Requirements
Local assisted OS installation – Uses Oracle System Assistant. (Recommended)	A monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, a USB device, and Oracle Solaris distribution media. For more information, see Assisted Oracle Solaris Installation.
Remote assisted OS installation – Uses Oracle System Assistant. (Recommended)	The Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus application, a redirected DVD drive or ISO image file, and Oracle Solaris distribution media. For more information, see Assisted Oracle Solaris Installation.
Local OS install using a DVD drive – Uses a physical DVD drive connected to the server.	A monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, a USB DVD or flash drive, and Oracle Solaris distribution media. For local installations, you deliver the installation media using a local DVD drive or USB flash drive attached directly to the server. For more information, see Manual Oracle Solaris Installation.
Remote OS install using a DVD drive or DVD ISO image – Uses a redirected physical DVD drive on a remote system running the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus application.	A remote system with a browser, an attached physical DVD or flash drive, Oracle Solaris distribution media, and network access to the server's management port. For remote installations, you deliver the installation media using the remote DVD, USB flash drive, or DVD ISO image. For more information, see Manual Oracle Solaris Installation.

Assisted Oracle Solaris Installation

Assisted installation is the recommended method for installing a supported OS on your server. This method involves using Oracle System Assistant. You deliver the Oracle Solaris installation media on either a local or remote DVD drive, USB device, or DVD 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 distribution media on either a local or remote DVD drive, USB device, or DVD image. To install Oracle Solaris, you use the distribution media's installation wizard.