See the chapter in this document that corresponds to the operating system that you plan to install. If you plan to configure your server for RAID operation, you will need to perform some setup tasks before installing the operating system.
Install the operating system, update the drivers, and run operating system updates, as necessary. See Choosing an Operating System Installation Method and the chapter that corresponds to the operating system that you want to install.
The topics in this section describe how to prepare your server for operating system installation:. If you want to install a different operating system or reinstall the Solaris 10 operating system, use the Erase Primary Boot Hard Disk option on the Sun Fire X M2 Server Tools and Drivers CD main menu, which enables you to erase previously installed operating systems to make room for the new installation. All user data is lost. Be sure to back up all data on the hard drive before performing this action.
To erase the primary boot hard disk:. Back up all data that you want to save on the hard drive. When the main menu appears, select the following option from the Tools and Drivers CD main menu:.
Erase Primary Boot Hard Disk. This option erases all partitions currently located on the primary hard drive, except for the diagnostic partition. If the diagnostic partition is present, it remains untouched. You cannot backup programs; they will need to be reinstalled once you have finished installing your new operating system.
Method 2. Determine your installation order. If you are installing a Linux distribution that you want to run alongside Windows, you need to install Windows first and then Linux. This is because Windows has a very strict boot loader that needs to be in place before Linux is installed, otherwise Windows won't load.
Boot from your installation disc. Insert the installation disc into your optical; drive, and reboot your computer. Normally a computer boots from the hard drive first, so you will need to adjust some settings in your BIOS in order to boot from the disc drive. The key will be displayed on the same screen as your manufacturer's logo. Once you are in the Setup menu, navigate to the Boot section.
If you are installing from a USB drive, make sure that the drive is inserted and then select it as the first boot device. Once you've selected the correct drive, save your changes and exit Setup. Your computer will reboot. Try your Linux distribution before installing.
Most Linux distributions come with a copy that can be loaded directly from the installation disc. Once you are ready to install, click the Installation program on the desktop. This is only possible with Linux distributions. Windows does not allow you to test out the operating system before you install.
Wait for the Setup program to load. No matter which operating system you choose, the setup program will need to copy some files to your computer before it can continue.
This can take several minutes, depending on the speed of your computer's hardware. You will most likely need to choose some basic options, such as language and keyboard layout. Enter your product key. If you are installing Windows 8, you will need to enter your product key before you can begin the installation. Older Windows versions will ask for the product key after installation is complete. Linux users will not need a product key unless it is a purchased version such as Red Hat.
Choose your installation type. Windows will give you the option of Upgrading or performing a Custom installation. Even if you are upgrading an older version of Windows, it is highly recommended that you choose Custom and start from scratch. This will minimize problems that may arise later from combining old settings and new ones. If you are installing Linux, you will be given the option to install alongside your existing operating system Windows , or to erase the disk and install Linux by itself.
Choose the option that best meets your needs. If you choose to install alongside Windows, you will be given the option to choose how much hard disk space you want to designate for Linux.
Format your partitions. If you are installing Windows, you will need to choose which hard drive partition you want to install it on. Deleting partitions will wipe the data on the partition and return the space to the Unallocated section.
Select the unallocated space and create a new partition. If you are installing Linux, the partition needs to be formatted in the Ext4 format. Set your Linux options. Before installation begins, your Linux installer will ask you for your timezone, and you will need to create a username and password.
You will use this to log in to your Linux distribution as well as authorize system changes. Windows users will fill out personal information after the installation is complete.
Wait for the installation to complete. Depending on the speed of your computer, this can take up to an hour to finish.
Most installations are hands-off at this point. Your computer may reboot several times during the installation process.
Create your Windows login. Once your Windows installation is complete, you will need to create a username. You can also choose to create a password, though this is not necessary. After creating your login info, you will be asked for your product key. In Windows 8, you will be asked to customize the colors first.
After that, you can choose to either log in with a Microsoft account or use a more traditional Windows username. Install your drivers and programs. Once the installation is complete, you will be taken to your new desktop. From here, you can begin installing your programs and make sure that your drivers are installed and up to date. Make sure to install an antivirus program if you are going to be connecting to the internet.
Method 3. Install Windows 7. Windows 7 is currently Microsoft's most popular operating system. Follow this guide for specific instructions. Install Windows 8. Windows 8 is Microsoft's newest operating system. Click here for a detailed guide on the installation process. Install Ubuntu. Ubuntu is one of the most popular distributions of Linux available. Click for step-by-step instructions for installing the Ubuntu distribution.
A new PC requires, of course a clean installation. You can also do a clean install when the current operating system installation has corrupted files or does not work properly. Sometimes, it is also possible to perform an upgrade. When you perform an upgrade, OS configuration settings, installed programs and data are preserved. With this installation you have nothing to worry about, because you will not lose any personal data.
You will just replace the old operating system files with the new, upgraded files. However, keep in mind that after the upgrade the applications and drivers that are incompatible with the new OS will not work as expected.
Another option is to install multiple operating systems on a single computer. You can install each OS inside a different disk partition and this way every OS will have its own files and configuration settings. On multi-boot installations, the users see a menu when they open their computers and they have to select the desired OS. Of course, only one operating system can run at a time. This is relative new technique that is often used on servers.
With virtualization we can run numerous copies of an operating system on a single set of hardware and create this way several virtual machines. Every single virtual machine works like a separate computer.
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