Troubleshooting Booting a SPARC Based System (Task Map)

Table 9-1 Troubleshooting Booting a SPARC Based System: Task Map

Task	Description	For Instructions
Stop a SPARC based system for recovery purposes.	If a damaged file is preventing a SPARC based system from booting, first stop the system to attempt recovery.	How to Stop a System for Recovery Purposes
Boot a SPARC based system in single-user mode to resolve a minor booting problem, such as a bad `root` shell or incorrect password entry.	Boot a system in single-user mode to resolve an unknown `root` password or similar problem.	How to Boot in Single-User Mode to Resolve a Bad `root` Shell or Password Problem
Boot a SPARC based from media to resolve an unknown `root` password problem.	Boot a system from media, then import and mount the root pool to correct the problem.	How to Boot From Media to Resolve an Unknown `root` Password
Boot a SPARC based system without starting any services.	If a system hangs during the boot process, boot the system without starting any services to troubleshoot the problem.	How to Boot a System Without Starting Any Services
Force a crash dump and reboot of a SPARC based system.	Force a crash dump and reboot of a SPARC based system as a troubleshooting measure.	How to Force a Crash Dump and Reboot of the System
Boot a SPARC based system with the kernel debugger (`kmdb`) enabled.	Boot a SPARC based system with the kernel debugger enabled to interact with the kernel and troubleshoot system problems.	How to Boot a System With the Kernel Debugger (`kmdb`) Enabled

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