Oracle Solaris OS Installation Tasks
The following table lists the high-level tasks for installing the Oracle Solaris OS
using the Text Installer method on Oracle Server X8-8.
To install the OS using the Automated Installer method, and for complete instructions
to install the OS using either method, refer to the Oracle Solaris 11.4 Information
Library at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E37838_01/.
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Review the server Product Notes for information updates.
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2
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Install server hardware and connect to the Oracle ILOM service
processor.
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3
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Confirm the Oracle Solaris OS release that you want to install.
Verify the latest Oracle Solaris SRU.
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Choose an installation method. You can use the Text Installer or
the Automated Installer.
Note -
Text Installer is used in this example.
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Verify that your system meets the requirements for OS
installation:
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Minimum memory, disk space, and other system
requirements.
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Firmware is updated to the latest version.
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Prepare to install the Oracle Solaris OS:
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Partition your system. The Text Installer can install the
Oracle Solaris OS on an entire disk or on a partition.
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Download the Oracle Solaris Text Installer image.
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Perform a Text Installation.
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10
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Reboot the server before using Oracle Solaris OS.
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Perform post-installation tasks.
Download patches from My Oracle Support.
Use the Oracle Solaris Image Packaging System (IPS) to:
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List and search software packages.
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Install, update, and remove software.
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Upgrade to a new Oracle Solaris release.
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