C H A P T E R  3

Setting Up the Operating System Software

After configuring the ILOM with network settings as described in Chapter 5, you can configure the preinstalled Solaristrademark 10 operating system (OS), or install a Linux or Windows platform operating system.

Use the appropriate reference below, depending on which OS you want to use:


Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris Operating System

This section contains information and procedures for configuring the Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) that has been preinstalled on your server.



Note - Unlike with SPARC® systems, you will not see the output of the preinstalled Solaris 10 image through a monitor when you power on the server. The output of the preinstalled image is directed to a serial console instead of a monitor that is attached to the server.


To configure the preinstalled Solaris OS:

1. Use the worksheet in TABLE 3-1 to gather the configuration information that you need.

2. Configure the OS.

Installation Worksheet

Use the worksheet in TABLE 3-1 to gather the information that you need to configure the preinstalled Solaris 10 OS. You only need to collect the information that applies to your application of the system.


TABLE 3-1 Installation Worksheet

Information for Installation

Description or Example

Your Answers:
Defaults are noted with an asterisk. (*)

Language

Choose from the list of available languages for the Solaris 10 software.

English*

Locale

Choose your geographic region from the list of available locales.

English (C - 7-bit ASCII)*

Terminal

Choose the type of terminal that you are using from the list of available terminal types.

 

Network connection

Is the system connected to a network?

  • Networked
  • Non-networked*

DHCP

Can the system use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to configure its network interfaces?

  • Yes
  • No*

If you are not using DHCP, note the network address

IP address

If you are not using DHCP, supply the IP address for the system.

Example: 129.200.9.1

 

Subnet

If you are not using DHCP, is the system part of a subnet?

If yes, what is the netmask of the subnet?

Example: 255.255.0.0

255.255.0.0*

IPv6

Do you want to enable IPv6 on this machine?

  • Yes
  • No*

Host name

A host name that you choose for the system.

 

Kerberos

Do you want to configure Kerberos security on this machine?

If yes, gather the following:

Default Realm:

Administration Server:

First KDC:

(Optional) Additional KDCs:

  • Yes
  • No*

 

Name service: if the system uses a name service, provide the following information.

Name service

Which name service should this system use?

  • NIS+
  • NIS
  • DNS
  • LDAP
  • None*

Domain name

Provide the name of the domain in which the system resides.

 

NIS+ and NIS

Do you want to specify a name server or let the installation program find one?

  • Specify One
  • Find One*

DNS

Provide IP addresses for the DNS server. You must enter at least one IP address, but you can enter up to three addresses.

 

You can also enter a list of domains to search when a DNS query is made.

Search Domain:

Search Domain:

Search Domain:

 

LDAP

Provide the following information about your LDAP profile:

Profile name:

Profile server:

If you specify a proxy credential level in your LDAP profile, gather the following:

Proxy-Bind Distinguished Name:

Proxy-Bind Password:

 

Default route

Do you want to specify a default route IP address or let the Solaris installation program find one?

The default route provides a bridge that forwards traffic between two physical networks. An IP address is a unique number that identifies each host on a network.

You have the following choices:

  • You can specify the IP address. An /etc/defaultrouter file is created with the specified IP address. When the system is rebooted, the specified IP address becomes the default route.
  • You can let the Solaris installation program detect an IP address. However, the system must be on a subnet that has a router that advertises itself by using the ICMP router discovery protocol. If you are using the command-line interface, the software detects an IP address when the system is booted.
  • You can choose None if you do not have a router or do not want the software to detect an IP address at this time. The software automatically tries to detect an IP address on reboot.
  • Specify One
  • Detect One
  • None*

Time zone

How do you want to specify your default time zone?

  • Geographic region*
  • Offset from GM
  • Time zone file

Root password

Choose a root password for the system.

 


Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

Use the information that you gathered in Installation Worksheet as you perform the configuration.

In this procedure, you connect to the service processor CLI, and use it to access the system console. You can do this using two methods:



Note - The system console screen should remain blank until the system is powered on.


Before You Begin

If you are going to use SSH (method 1), the following conditions must be present:

If these conditions are not present, use a serial cable (method 2).

Refer to the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager User's Guide for more details.

Procedure

1. Connect to the service processor using one of the following methods:

Method 1: To connect using SSH:

a. Open an SSH client.

b. Type the following command:

ssh -l root <sp_ip_address>

The service processor displays its login prompt.

Method 2: To connect using a serial cable and a terminal capture program:

a. Use a cable to connect the serial port of the server to the serial port of the serial capture host system.

b. Start a terminal session to capture the serial port output:

$tip -9600 /dev/ttya

The service processor displays its login prompt.

2. Log in to the service processor as an Administrator, for example:

login: root
password: changeme

The service processor displays its prompt:

->

3. Start the system console by typing the following:

start /SP/console 

The system console remains inactive (blank) until you turn on the system power.

4. Use a pointed object to press and release the recessed Power button on the server front panel. See FIGURE 6-1 for the location of the Power button.

Messages scroll by on the system console screen.

5. Follow the Solaris 10 onscreen prompts.

6. Use the information gathered in the Installation Worksheet to help you enter the system and network information as you are prompted.

The screens that are displayed vary, depending on the method that you chose for assigning network information to the server (DHCP or static IP address).

After you have entered the system configuration information, the server posts a warning then reboots the system. When it reboots, the Solaris login prompt appears.

The installation is complete.

Redirecting the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional)



caution icon Caution - This procedure is intended for advanced users of Solaris only. You can seriously disrupt the proper functioning of the server or render the server unbootable if you introduce a problem in the bootenv.rcfile.


After completing the preceding steps and while logged in to the SP, if you wish to redirect the console output to the video port, run the eeprom command at the prompt using the following arguments:

/eeprom console=text/

procedure icon  Connecting to the Server Using a Serial Capture Program

1. Use a cable to connect the serial port of the server to the serial port of the serial capture host system.

2. Make sure the communication properties of the serial port of the system are set to the default.

The default settings are 9600 baud, 8N1 (eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit), disable flow control.

3. Start a terminal session to capture the serial port output:

On a client running Solaris OS, type:

$tip -9600 /dev/ttya

On a client running Windows, start a program such as Hyperterminal.

On a client running Linux, start a program such as Minicom, a text-based serial communication program that is included in the Linux distributions. For more information, see the man pages included in the Linux distribution.

4. Log in to the service processor as an Administrator, for example:

login: root
password: changeme

The service processor displays its prompt:

->

5. Start the serial console by typing the following:

start /SP/console

6. Power on main power to the server by using a pointed object to press the recessed Power button on the front panel.

POST messages appear on your screen as the OS boots up.

7. Follow the Solaris 10 onscreen prompts.

8. Use the information gathered in the Installation Worksheet to help you enter the system and network information as you are prompted.

The screens that are displayed vary, depending on the method that you chose for assigning network information to the server (DHCP or static IP address).

After you have entered the system configuration information, the server completes the boot process and displays the Solaris login prompt.


Solaris 10 User Documentation

You can access the various collections of the Solaris 10 OS user documentation at:

http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/solaris.10

Specifically, you can access the Solaris 10 OS Release and Installation Collection at:

http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/1236.1


Solaris 10 Training

Sun provides flexible training options that accommodate your personal schedule and learning style. The training options include instructor-led, web-based online, CD-ROM and Live Virtual Class. For Solaris 10 Training and Certification options at a glance, please visit:

http://www.sun.com/training/catalog/solaris10.html