Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
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Check if the system is supported. |
Check the hardware documentation for system support in the Solaris environment. |
Solaris Sun Hardware Platform Guide at http://docs.sun.com |
Check if the system has enough disk space for the Solaris software. |
Verify that you have planned enough space to install the Solaris software on your system. | |
(Optional) Set system parameters. |
You can preconfigure system information to avoid being prompted for the information during the installation or upgrade. | |
Prepare the system for custom JumpStart installation. |
Create and validate a rules file and profile files. | |
(Optional) Prepare optional custom JumpStart features. |
If you are using begin scripts, finish scripts, or other optional features, prepare the scripts or files. |
Chapter 4, Using Optional Custom JumpStart Features (Tasks) and Chapter 5, Creating Custom Rule and Probe Keywords (Tasks) |
(Optional) Prepare to install the Solaris software from the network. |
To install a system from a remote Solaris Operating System DVD or Solaris Software for SPARC Platforms CD image, you need to set up the system to boot and install from an install server or a boot server. | |
(Optional) Prepare for a Solaris Flash archive installation. |
Set up specifics for a Solaris Flash archive installation. |
To Prepare to Install a Solaris Flash Archive With a Custom JumpStart Installation |
Perform an installation or upgrade. |
Boot the system to initiate the installation or upgrade. |
SPARC: To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Custom JumpStart Program |