2.0 Preparing to Install OES 11 SP1

You should perform the tasks and understand the information outlined in the following sections:

Section 2.1, Before You Install
Section 2.2, Meeting All Server Software and Hardware Requirements
Section 2.3, eDirectory Rights Needed for Installing OES
Section 2.4, Installing and Configuring OES as a Subcontainer Administrator
Section 2.5, Preparing eDirectory for OES 11 SP1
Section 2.6, Deciding What Patterns to Install
Section 2.7, Obtaining OES 11 SP1 Software
Section 2.8, Preparing Physical Media for a New Server Installation or an Upgrade
Section 2.9, Setting Up a Network Installation Source
Section 2.10, Always Install OES as an Add-On Product
Section 2.11, Install Only One Server at a Time
Section 2.12, What's Next