Next Steps After the Software Installation

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

  1. Execute the format hard-disk command, per your requirements. See the "Formatting the Disk Volume" for reference and instructions. .
  2. Turn off the SBC 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 the SBC, refer to the Configuration Guide.

Boot parameter changes to consider prior to service configuration include:

  • Set the Target Name to your preferred 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 SCz prefix and the .bz file extension.