2.12.5 Configure the Re-imaged Database Server

The re-imaged database server does not have any host names, IP addresses, DNS or NTP settings. The steps in this task describe how to configure the re-imaged database server.

You need the following information prior to configuring the re-imaged database server:

• Name servers
• Time zone, such as Americas/Chicago
• NTP servers
• IP address information for the management network
• IP address information for the client access network
• IP address information for the RDMA Network Fabric
• Canonical host name
• Default gateway

The information should be the same on all database servers in Oracle Exadata. The IP addresses can be obtained from DNS. In addition, a document with the information should have been provided when Oracle Exadata was installed.

The following procedure describes how to configure the re-imaged database server:

1. Power on the replacement database server. When the system boots, it automatically runs the Configure Oracle Exadata routine, and prompts for information.
2. Enter the information when prompted, and confirm the settings. The start up process will continue.

Note:

• If the database server does not use all network interfaces, then the configuration process stops, and warns that some network interfaces are disconnected. It prompts whether to retry the discovery process. Respond with yes or no, as appropriate for the environment.

• If bonding is used for the client access network, then it is set in the default active-passive mode at this time.