Single-Server Installation Methods - Oracle Sun Server X4-4 Installation Manual

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Single-Server Installation Methods

Select a method for providing the Oracle Solaris installation media. Use the following
information to determine the local or remote OS installation that best serves your needs.
Media Delivery Uses
Method
Local assisted OS Oracle System
installation
Assistant.
Remote assisted OS
Oracle System
installation
Assistant.
Local using a CD/ Physical CD/DVD
DVD drive drive connected to
the server.
Remote using a CD/DVD drive
CD/DVD drive
on remote system
or CD/DVD ISO running Oracle
image ILOM Remote
Console.
Network PXE PXE image available
install
on the network.
Assisted OS Installation
This is the easiest method for installing a supported OS on the server. This method involves
using the Oracle System Assistant application. You deliver the Solaris OS installation media on
Description
to perform an assisted installation, or to perform a manual OS installation using the
Solaris media.
Note - Oracle System Assistant is the easiest method for local or remote single-server
OS installations.
Additional Requirements
Monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, USB
OSA device, and OS distribution media.
Oracle ILOM Remote Console application,
USB OSA device, and OS distribution
media.
Monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, USB
CD/DVD drive, and OS distribution media.
Remote system with browser, attached
physical CD/DVD drive, OS distribution
media, and network access to the server
management port.
Network installation.
OS Installation Options
More Information
"Assisted OS Installation" on page
"Assisted OS Installation" on page
"Manual OS Installation" on page
"Manual OS Installation" on page
Refer to Solaris documentation.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/
documentation/solaris-11-192991.html
About Oracle Solaris OS Installation
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