About Linux Os Installation - Oracle Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Manual

About Linux OS Installation

This section contains an overview for installing a new Linux operating system (OS) on your
server.
If you have a Sun Blade X4-2B server module with preinstalled Oracle Linux, refer to the
Note –
Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module Installation Guide for instructions on configuring the operating
system.
Use the following task table to assist you with installing a supported version of Linux on the Sun
Blade X4-2B.
Step Task
1 Perform the initial server installation and setup
procedures.
2 Learn which Linux operating systems are
supported.
3 Review the latest server hardware and software
information, including a list of supported
operating systems.
4 Review the options for single-server or
multiple-server OS installations.
5 Review the role of Oracle System Assistant in the
OS installation process.
6 Prepare for the OS installation by performing the
necessary procedures.
Link
Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide
"Supported Linux OS Versions and Latest
Information" on page 10
Sun Blade X4-2B Product Notes
"Linux OS Installation Options" on page 11
"Oracle System Assistant" on page 13
"Preparing to Install the OS" on page 15
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