Database Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 2-16.
Post-install screen for ODA imaging
The complete imaging process can take from one to two hours, and can be run in parallel on both server nodes to
speed up access to the appliance. It is very important to keep in mind that a reimage is a very destructive process that
will wipe out all information on an appliance. It is important to back up any information that you have stored in the
ODA prior to the image.
Summary
The ILOM is a service processor that is embedded into the ODA. It is the brain of the hardware. The ILOM provides
many capabilities from the management and the monitoring perspective. Remote KVMS or shell access allows access
to the server nodes remotely to perform “like you are there” functions.
The ILOM can be accessed via a GUI using a modern browser running Java, and also via an integrated shell.
Both methods can be used to perform setup and management, as well as to monitor tasks. The ILOM can be
integrated with most common authentication mechanisms, like LDAP and Active Directory. The ILOM also provides a
comprehensive logging mechanism and allows logging data to be replicated via remote syslog servers or SNMP traps.
The ILOM provides the functionality to set up the Database Appliance via serial access, as well as provide server
power control features. When needed, the ILOM is the console to allow reimaging of the appliance server nodes via
CD-ROM images that are available from the Oracle Support web site.
