Installation Procedure Overview

The following table summarizes the tasks that you must perform to properly install Oracle Server X8-8.

Step	Description	Links
1	Review the product notes for any late-breaking information about the server.	Oracle Server X8-8 Product Notes
2	Prepare to install the server. Review the server site requirements, specifications, and components. Confirm that you received all the items you ordered. Familiarize yourself with electrostatic discharge (ESD) and safety precautions. Assemble the required tools and equipment.	Preparing for Server Installation Site Planning Checklists
3	Review the server features.	Server Features and Components
4	Install any separately shipped optional components.
5	Review the server management features.	Server Management
6	Install the server into a rack.	Installing the Server Into a Rack
7	Attach cables and power cords to the server. Power on the server.	Connecting Cables and Applying Power
8	Connect to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM).	Using Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)
9	Prepare the server drives and configure RAID.	Configuring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation
10	If applicable, install one of the following operating systems or virtual machine software: Oracle Linux Oracle VM Server Windows Server VMware ESXi	Installing an Operating System
11	Review procedures for controlling system power.	Controlling System Power
12	Review procedures for getting the latest server firmware and software.	Getting Firmware and Software
13	Troubleshoot installation issues.	Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics in Oracle Server X8-8 Service Manual