Oracle Linux and Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Support Notes

About This Document
This document provides information specific to the installation and support of Oracle Linux and
Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) on HP DL980 Servers.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for system administrators responsible for installing, configuring, and
managing Linux. Administrators must have knowledge of operating system concepts, commands,
and configuration. Knowledge of Basic Input Output System (BIOS) concepts is also helpful.
Typographic Conventions
This document uses the following typographical conventions.
Command A command name or qualified command phrase.
ComputerOut Text displayed by the computer.
Ctrl-x A key sequence. A sequence such as Ctrl-x indicates that you must hold down
the key labeled Ctrl while you press another key or button.
ENVIRONVAR The name of an environment variable, for example, PATH.
ERRORNAME The name of an error, usually returned in the errno variable.
Key The name of a keyboard key. Return and Enter both refer to the same key.
Term The defined use of an important word or phrase.
UserInput Commands and other text that you type.
Variable The name of a placeholder in a command, function, or other syntax display
that you replace with an actual value.
[ ] The contents are optional in formats and command descriptions. If the contents
are a list separated by |, you must choose one of the items.
{ } The contents are required in formats and command descriptions. If the contents
are a list separated by |, you must choose one of the items.
... The preceding element can be repeated an arbitrary number of times.
| Separates items in a list of choices.
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publishing date changes when a new edition is printed. Minor changes might be made at reprint
without changing the publishing date. The document part number changes when extensive changes
are made. Document updates might be issued between editions to correct errors or document
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Publication DateEdition
Number
Supported VersionsSupported OSManufacturing Part
Number
March 20131.0Oracle Linux5900-2580
Related Information
The Oracle Linux website:
http://www.oracle.com/us/technologies/linux/index.html
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Open Source and Linux from HP:
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