Oracle Solaris Os Installation Options; Single-Server Installation Methods - Oracle X5-2 Installation Manual

Oracle Solaris OS Installation Options

For single-server OS installations, Oracle System Assistant is recommended. For multiple-
server OS installations, Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center is recommended. The scope of
this document is for single-server OS installations. The table below provides some information
about these two installation options.
Option
Multiple servers
Single server
For more information about single-server OS installation methods, see:
"Single-Server Installation Methods" on page 19
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"Oracle System Assistant Overview" on page 20
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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.
Note -
system, refer to the Oracle Server X5-2 Product Notes at:
2/docs.
Media Delivery Method
Local assisted OS installation
– Uses Oracle System
Assistant. (Recommended)
Description
You can use Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center to install an OS on multiple servers.
For information, go to
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Install an OS to a single server using one of the following methods:
■ Locally: Perform the OS installation locally at the server. This option is recommended
if you have just completed the physical installation of the server in the rack.
■ Remotely: Perform the OS installation from a remote location. This option uses the
Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus application to access Oracle System
Assistant or to perform a manual OS installation.
Note - You should use Oracle System Assistant for single-server Oracle Solaris
installations. The Oracle Solaris distribution includes all needed drivers and tools so it is
not necessary for Oracle System Assistant to install any drivers or tools.
For the latest information on installation requirements for the Oracle Solaris operating
Additional Requirements
A monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, a USB device, and Oracle Solaris
distribution media. For more information, see
Installation" on page
Oracle Solaris OS Installation Options
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/oem/ops-center/index.
http://www.oracle.com/goto/X5-
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About Oracle Solaris Operating System Installs
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