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Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
Use the ^ and v keys to select which entry is highlighted.
Press enter to boot the selected OS, 'e' to edit the
commands before booting, 'a' to modify the kernel arguments
before booting, or 'c' for a command-line.
The highlighted entry will be booted automatically in 5 seconds.
Note - When the GRUB menu appears, you have five seconds to make a selection.
4. From the GRUB menu, use the up and down arrow keys to select an installation
option, and press Enter.
Options include:
■
The Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel
■
The Red Hat Compatible Kernel
Note -
Oracle recommends the use of Oracle Linux Server with the Unbreakable Enterprise
Kernel for all enterprise applications.
5. Once an installation option has been selected, Linux starts. When done, you will
see the Linux system login.
For example:
Oracle Linux Server release 6.5
Kernel 3.8.13-16.2.1.el6uek.x86_64 on an x86_64
systemname
login:
For the first time login, use the
root
account and factory default password (
root
).
6.
Once logged in, complete the configuration of your server using standard Linux
tools. Tasks include:
■
For security, change the factory default password for
root
.
■
Configure your server for the network (if DHCP is not used). See “Oracle Linux
Configuration Worksheet” on page 113 .
■
Configure a proxy, as needed, for Internet access.
■
Register and update your server. See “Oracle Linux Operating System
Documentation” on page 117 .
■
Install desired packages.
7. When configuration is complete, end your console session using
one
of the
following methods:
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