Before You Begin; Install Oracle Linux 6.5 Or 6.6 Os Manually Using Local Or Remote Media; Media - Oracle X5-2 Installation Manual

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"Preparing to Install a Linux Operating System" on page 23
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Before You Begin

Ensure that the following requirements are met:
If you want to configure the boot drive (that is, the storage drive onto which you are
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installing the OS) for RAID, you must do so before you install the Linux OS. For
instructions on how to configure RAID on your server, refer to
for Operating System Installation" in Oracle Server X5-2 Installation
Set the firmware to the desired boot mode, Legacy BIOS or UEFI. For instructions on how
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to set the boot mode, see
Verify that the UEFI firmware settings are set correctly. For instructions on how to
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verify and, if necessary, set the UEFI firmware settings, see
Environment" on page
The console display option is selected and set up prior to performing the installation. For
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more information about this option, see
The boot media option is selected and set up prior to performing the installation. For
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more information about this option and setup instructions, see
Option" on page
The installation target option is selected and set up prior to performing the installation. For
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more information about this option and setup instructions, see
Target Option" on page
Install Oracle Linux 6.5 or 6.6 OS Manually Using
Local or Remote Media
This procedure describes how to install the Oracle Linux operating system from local or remote
media. The procedure assumes that you are booting the Oracle Linux installation media from
one of the following sources:
Oracle Linux 6.5 or 6.6 CD or DVD set (internal or external CD/DVD)
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Oracle Linux 6.5 or 6.6 ISO DVD image (network repository)
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If you are booting the installation media from a PXE environment, refer to
6.5, 6.6, or 7 Using PXE Network Boot" on page 64
1. Ensure that the installation media is available to boot.

Install Oracle Linux 6.5 or 6.6 OS Manually Using Local or Remote Media

"Set the Boot Mode " on page
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"Selecting the Console Display Option" on page
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17.
"Configuring Storage Drives
Guide.
26.
"Preparing the Boot
"Selecting the Boot Media
"Selecting the Installation
"Install Oracle Linux
for instructions.
Installing a Linux Operating System
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