Oracle Linux Installation and Boot Process

Learn step-by-step Oracle Linux installation procedures for both on-premises deployments and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure through this comprehensive training video series. Master the complete installation process for Oracle Linux versions 8, 9, and 10, including creating instances on Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Explore the boot process fundamentals, including BIOS firmware bootloader processes, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), GRUB 2 bootloader configuration, and kernel boot parameters. Understand systemd system and service management, including how to configure services to start at boot time and work with systemd target units. Discover Oracle Linux Image Builder capabilities, from basic installation and setup to creating custom images using blueprints and managing them through the Oracle Linux Cockpit web console. Gain practical skills in deploying Oracle Linux across various environments while understanding the underlying boot mechanisms and system management tools essential for effective Linux administration.

Syllabus

Installing Oracle Linux 8
Install Oracle Linux 9
GRUB 2 Bootloader in Oracle Linux
Kernel Boot Parameters in Oracle Linux
BIOS Firmware Bootloader Process on Oracle Linux
systemd System and Service Manager on Oracle Linux
systemd Target Units on Oracle Linux
Introduction to Image Builder on Oracle Linux
Install Image Builder on Oracle Linux
Using Blueprints with Image Builder
Create Custom Oracle Linux Images with Image Builder
Using Image Builder in the Oracle Linux Cockpit Web Console
Create an Oracle Linux instance on Microsoft Azure
Installing Oracle Linux 8 in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface on Oracle Linux
Installing Oracle Linux 10