Installation Procedure Overview

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The following table lists the tasks you need to complete to install Oracle Server X7-8.

Step	Description	Links
1	Review the product notes for any late-breaking information about the server. Review the server features. Review the server management features.	Oracle Server X7-8 Product Notes Server Features and Components Server Management
2	Prepare to install the server.	Preparing for Server Installation Site Planning Checklists
3	Install any separately shipped optional components.	Oracle Server X7-8 Service Manual
4	Install the server into a rack.	Installing the Server Into a Rack
5	Attach cables and power cords to the server, and power on the server.	Connecting Cables and Applying Power
6	Connect to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM).	Using Oracle ILOM
7	Prepare the server drives and configure RAID.	Configuring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation
8	If applicable, install one of the following operating systems or virtual machine software: Oracle Solaris Oracle Linux Oracle VM Server Microsoft Windows Server VMware ESCi 6.5	Oracle Server X7-8 Operating Systems Installation Guide
9	Review procedures for controlling system power.	Controlling System Power
10	Review the procedures for updating the latest server firmware and software.	Getting Firmware and Software Updates
11	Troubleshoot installation issues.	Troubleshooting Installation Issues