Next Steps After the Software Installation

Oracle recommends the following steps after installation on the Oracle Server X9-2 platform onCommunications Broker 4.2.0.

  1. Execute the format hard-disk command, per your requirements. See the "Formatting the Disk Volume" for reference and instructions.
  2. Turn off the Communications Broker using the Halt command. This provides a graceful software shutdown, after which the hardware is still powered on.
  3. Power cycle the hardware using the power switch, a power controller, or by physically disconnecting and reconnecting the power cable.

To configure Communications Broker, refer to the ACLI Configuration Guide.

Boot parameter changes to consider prior to service configuration include:

  • Set the Target Name to your preferred Communications Broker name.
  • Set the Console Device to COM1 (serial).
  • Set the IP Address to your preferred management port IP address.
  • Set the Netmask for your management port IP address.
  • Set the Gateway address for your management port IP address.

Note:

The boot parameters default Boot File is “/boot/bzImage”. Be aware that upgrading code includes obtaining images with, for example, an PCz prefix and the .bz file extension.