Solaris 10 Installation Guide for IBM BladeCenter Servers

Booting and Installing the Solaris OS (Task Map)

The following table describes the tasks for booting a system from the network and instructions for performing a stand-alone installation of the Solaris OS with CD or DVD media.

Table 1–8 Booting and Installing the Solaris Operating System: Task Map

Task 

Description 

For Instructions 

Boot the client system over the network. 

Begin the installation by booting the system from the network. 

How to Boot a Client Over the Network

Install the Solaris OS on stand-alone systems with CD or DVD media. 

You can perform an initial installation of the Solaris OS on stand-alone systems by using the Solaris installation program. 

How to Install With the Solaris Installation Program on IBM BladeCenter Servers (Stand-Alone)

Set up a serial over LAN connection to manage servers remotely.


Note –

This is an optional procedure that is performed after you have completed the Solaris OS installation.


To manage systems remotely, you must first set up a serial over LAN connection. This connection provides access to the text console command prompt, which is necessary for managing servers from a remote location. 

How to Set Up a Serial Over LAN Connection