Oracle Linux OS Installation Tasks

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The following table describes the high-level steps for installing Oracle Linux software on Oracle Server X8-2 and Oracle Server X8-2L.

To install the OS using Manual Installation or an Automated Installation using Kickstart, and for complete instructions to install the OS using either method, refer to the Oracle Linux 7 Documentation Library: https://docs.oracle.com/en/operating-systems/linux.html or https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/index.html.

Task	Description	For Information
1	Review the server Product Notes for information updates.	Oracle Server X8-2 Product Notes at: https://www.oracle.com/goto/x8-2/docs Oracle Server X8-2L Product Notes at: https://www.oracle.com/goto/x8-2l/docs
2	Install server hardware and connect to the Oracle ILOM service processor.	Installing the Server Into a Rack in Oracle Servers X8-2 and X8-2L Installation Guide Connecting Cables and Applying Power in Oracle Servers X8-2 and X8-2L Installation Guide Using Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) in Oracle Servers X8-2 and X8-2L Installation Guide
3	Confirm the Oracle Linux OS release that you want to install.	Supported Oracle Linux Operating Systems
4	Choose an Oracle Linux installation method. You can perform a Manual Installation or an Automated Installation using Kickstart. Note - Manual Installation is used in this example.	Refer to this information in the Oracle Linux 7 Documentation Library at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/index.html. "Options for Installation" in Installation Guide for Release 7 at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/E54695/html/ol7-install-options.html For the latest information about operating system compatibility and pointers to installation information, refer to Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 5 Release Notes at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E93554_01/E95779/html/index.html.
5	Choose the Kernel software release. Optionally, you can install the Red Hat Compatible Kernel on Oracle Linux 7 Update 6 OS for x86 (64-bit).	Refer to Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 5 Release Notes at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E93554_01/E95779/html/index.html.
6	Verify that your system meets the requirements for Oracle Linux OS installation: Minimum memory, disk space, and other system requirements. Firmware is updated to the latest version.	Refer to this information in the Oracle Linux 7 Documentation Library at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/index.html. "System Requirements" in Oracle Linux Installation Guide for Release 7 at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/E54695/html/ol7-install-requirements.html
7	Prepare to install the Oracle Linux OS:	Set up a console display: Selecting the Console Display Verify the optimal UEFI default settings: Preparing the Boot Environment Set up the boot media: Selecting the Boot Media Set up the installation target: Selecting the Installation Target (Optional) Configure RAID: Configuring RAID
8	Partition the system.	Refer to this information in the Oracle Linux 7 Documentation Library at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/index.html. "Configuring System Storage and Networking" in Oracle Linux Installation Guide for Release 7 at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/E54695/html/ol7-install-storage-network.html
9	Download the Oracle Linux installation distribution files. You can obtain operating system and application software from the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud.	Refer to this information in the Oracle Linux 7 Documentation Library at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/index.html. "Obtaining and Preparing Installation Media" in Oracle Linux Installation Guide for Release 7 at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/E54695/html/ol7-install-media.html To download the Oracle Linux distribution image, go to the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud at https://edelivery.oracle.com/https://edelivery.oracle.com . For information, see https://edelivery.oracle.com/osdc/faces/Home.jspx.
10	Download the kernel required for the Oracle Linux OS installation.	Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN) web site at https://linux.oracle.com
11	Install the Oracle Linux OS either manually or using the automated KickStart utility. This example shows a manual installation.	Refer to this information in the Oracle Linux 7 Documentation Library at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/index.html. "Installing Oracle Linux Manually" in Oracle Linux Installation Guide for Release 7 at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/E54695/html/ol7-install-basic.html "Automated Installation Using KickStart" in Oracle Linux Installation Guide for Release 7 at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/E54695/html/ol7-install-kickstart.html
12	Reboot the server before using Oracle Linux OS.	Resetting or Powering the Server Off and On
13	Perform post-installation tasks. Refer to the server Product Notes to review any issues or operating notes, Register Oracle Linux and activate Automatic Updates. (Optional) Register with the Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN). Obtain errata information and updates from the Oracle Linux yum server. Individual RPM packages for released versions of Oracle Linux as well as update/errata packages can be obtained from the Oracle Linux yum server. Update all install packages. Note - Update to Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 5 Update 1, kernel 4.14.35-1844.2.5 or later after the Oracle Linux 7 Update 6 installation.	Oracle Server X8-2 Product Notes at: https://www.oracle.com/goto/x8-2/docs Oracle Server X8-2L Product Notes at: https://www.oracle.com/goto/x8-2l/docs Download patches from My Oracle Support at https://support.oracle.com Unbreakable Linux Network web site at https://linux.oracle.comhttps://linux.oracle.com Oracle Linux yum server site at https://yum.oracle.comhttps://yum.oracle.com Refer to this information in the Oracle Linux 7 Documentation Library at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/index.html. Release Notes for Oracle Linux 7 Update 6 at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/F10004/html/index.html "Registering an Oracle Linux 7 System" in Oracle Linux Administrator's Solutions Guide for Release 7 at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/E54669/html/ol7-about-uln.html "Post-Installation Configuration" in Oracle Linux Installation Guide for Release 7 at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/E54695/html/ol7-postinstall-config.html Oracle Linux Installation Guide for Release 7 at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/E54695/html/index.html