Oracle VM Server Installation Options

You can choose to install Oracle VM Server on a single server or on multiple servers. The scope of this document is for single server Oracle VM Server 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 operating system on multiple servers. For information, go to http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/oem/ops-center/index.html. Single server Install Oracle VM Server to a single server using one of the following methods: Locally: Perform the Oracle VM Server installation with physical access to the server. This option is recommended if you have just completed the physical installation of the server in the rack. Remotely: Perform the Oracle VM Server 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 Oracle VM Server installation. For information, see Single-Server Installation Methods.

Single-Server Installation Methods

Select a method for providing the Oracle VM Server installation media. Use the following information to determine the local or remote Oracle VM Server installation that best meets your needs.

Media Delivery Method Additional Requirements Local assisted Oracle VM Server installation – Uses Oracle System Assistant. A monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, Oracle System Assistant USB drive, and the Oracle VM Server installer ISO image. For more information, see Assisted Oracle VM Server Installation. Remote assisted Oracle VM Server installation – Uses Oracle System Assistant. A remote system with a web browser, access to the Oracle VM Server installer ISO image, and network access to the server management port (NET MGT). For more information, see Assisted Oracle VM Server Installation. Local Oracle VM Server installation using a DVD drive – Uses a physical DVD drive connected to the server. A monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, DVD drive, and the Oracle VM Server installer ISO image on a DVD. For more information, see Manual Oracle VM Server Installation. Remote Oracle VM Server installation 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 web browser, an attached physical DVD drive, the Oracle VM Server installer ISO image on a DVD, and network access to the server management port (NET MGT). For more information, see Manual Oracle VM Server Installation. PXE Image – Uses the server Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) to launch the Oracle VM installer from a network interface. A PXE server with the Oracle VM installation image. Note -  PXE booting the Oracle VM installation image is not included in this scope of this document. For instructions on PXE booting the Oracle VM installer, refer to the Oracle VM documentation at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E50245_01/index.html

Assisted Oracle VM Server Installation

This method involves using Oracle System Assistant. You deliver the Oracle VM Server 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.

Manual Oracle VM Server Installation

With this method, you deliver the Oracle VM Server distribution media on either a local or remote DVD drive, USB device, or DVD image. The drivers for your server are included with the Oracle VM Server distribution media. To install Oracle VM Server, use the distribution media's installation wizard.