About Linux Operating System Installs; Supported Linux Operating Systems - Oracle X5-2 Installation Manual

About Linux Operating System Installs

This section contains an overview for installing a new Linux operating system (OS) on your
server.
Description
Review which Linux operating systems are supported.
Review the Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for
Linux and where it can be used.
Review console display options and how to set them
up.
Review boot media options and how to set them up.
Review installation target options and how to set them
up.
Review OS installation options.
Review Oracle System Assistant.
Related Information
"Installing a Linux Operating System " on page 31
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Supported Linux Operating Systems

The server supports the following Linux operating systems:
Linux OS Version
Oracle
Red Hat
Links
"Supported Linux Operating Systems" on page 9
"Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for
Linux" on page 10
"Selecting the Console Display Option" on page 11
"Selecting the Boot Media Option" on page 13
"Selecting the Installation Target Option" on page 17
"Linux OS Installation Options" on page 19
"Oracle System Assistant Overview" on page 21
Edition
Oracle Linux 6.5, 6.6, and 7 OS for x86 (64-bit) with the Oracle
Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux Release 3
Note - Optionally, the Red Hat Compatible Kernel can be used on
Oracle Linux 6.5, 6.6, or 7 OS for x86 (64-bit).
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5, 6.6, and 7 OS for x86 (64-bit)
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