1. Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide
  2. Configuring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation
  3. Installing an Operating System

Installing an Operating System

For details on installing an operating system on Oracle Server X8-8, refer to the Oracle Server X8-8 Operating Systems Installation Guide.

The general process for all operating system installations is as follows.

  1. Review the server Product Notes.

  2. Confirm the supported operating system version.

  3. Install the server hardware.

  4. Connect to the system.

  5. Select the installation method.

  6. Select the installation target.

  7. Install the operating system.

  8. Configure the operating system.

Each operating system has specific steps to follow to complete the installation.

Task Description Reference

1

Review the server Product Notes for information updates.

 Oracle Server X8-8 Product Notes

2

Install the server hardware and connect to the Oracle ILOM service processor.

 Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide Installing the Server Into a Rack, Connecting Cables and Applying Power, Using Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)

3

Confirm the OS release you want to install.

 Oracle Server X8-8 Product Notes Supported Operating Systems

4

Select an installation method:

  • Oracle Linux – Manual Installation or Automated Installation using Kickstart

  • Oracle Solaris – Text Installer or Automated Installer

  • Windows Server – Install, upgrade, or migrate

  • VMware ESXi – Manual Installer or Automated Installer

5

Verify that your system meets the requirements for the operating system installation:

  • Minimum memory, disk space, and other system requirements.

  • Firmware is updated to the latest version.

6

Prepare to install the operating system.

 Oracle Server X8-8 Operating Systems Installation Guide Preparing to Install an Operating System

7

Install the operating system.

8

Reboot the server before using the operating system.

Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide Powering the Host On and Off

9

Perform post-installation tasks.

  • Refer to the server Product Notes to review any issues or operating notes.

  • For Windows Server, download and install the updated drivers and tools for your operating system from https://support.oracle.com .

Oracle Linux

  • (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.

Oracle Solaris – Use the Oracle Solaris Image Packaging System (IPS) to:

  • List and search software packages.

  • Install, update, and remove software.

  • Upgrade to a new Oracle Solaris release.

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