System Administration Guide: Basic Administration

ProcedureSPARC: How to Change the Default Kernel by Using the eeprom Command

  1. Become superuser or assume an equivalent role.

  2. Specify the alternate kernel to boot.


    # eeprom boot-file new boot-file
    

    For example:


    # eeprom boot-file=kernel.name/sparcv9/unix
    
  3. Verify that the new parameter has been set.


    # eeprom boot-file
    

    The output should display the new eeprom value for the specified parameter.