Install the Oracle Solaris OS (Manually)
Caution -
selected disk is erased.
11.
To begin the OS installation, click Install OS.
Follow the prompts until the installation is finished.
12.
The server boots.
"Installing Server System Tools (Optional)" on page 34
Next Steps
Install the Oracle Solaris OS (Manually)
Use this procedure to install the OS locally or remotely using CD/DVD/USB installation media
or ISO image.
Review Oracle Solaris OS installation documentation:
Before You Begin
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You should have already selected your BIOS boot mode (Legacy or UEFI) as described in
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"Preparing to Install the OS" on page
You should have already done the preparation for a local or remote installation as described
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"Preparing to Install the OS" on page
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1.
insert the Solaris distribution media into the server's CD/DVD drive or USB port.
2.
Power on or reboot the server.
If you are using the remote installation method, you can power on or reboot the server through
Oracle ILOM.
BIOS messages display.
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Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris Operating System • October 2015
Loss of data. The OS installation erases the contents of the disk. All data on the
Oracle Solaris 11.1:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/solaris-
11-192991.html
Local installation: Have the OS distribution media available to insert into the attached
physical CD/DVD-ROM drive or USB port.
Remote installation: If your OS distribution media is a CD/DVD or USB image, insert
it into the remote client's DVD-ROM drive or USB port and mount it through the Oracle
ILOM Remote Console KVMS > Storage menu.
If you are using an ISO image of the OS distribution media, ensure that the image is
mounted through the Oracle ILOM Remote Console KVMS > Storage menu.
17.
17. Then perform one of the following:
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