Solaris 9 Installation Guide

Task Map: Preparing to Install From the Network With CD media

Table 12-1 Task Map: Setting Up an Install Server With CD Media

Task 

Description 

For Instructions 

Create an install server.

Use the setup_install_server(1M) command to copy the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD to the install server's hard disk.

Use the add_to_install_server(1M) command to copy the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 CD and the Solaris 9 Languages CD to the install server's hard disk.

Use the modify_install_server(1M) command to add the Solaris Web Start user interface software to the net installation image.

"Creating an Install Server With CD Media"

(Optional) Create boot servers.

If you want to install systems from the network that are not on the same subnet as the install server, you must create a boot server on the subnet to boot the systems. If you are using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), a boot server is not necessary. 

"Creating a Boot Server on a Subnet With a CD Image"

Add systems to be installed from the network.

Use the add_install_client command to set up each system that you want to install from the network. Each system that you want to install needs to find the install server, the boot server, and configuration information on the network.

"Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network"