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

Create an install server.

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

Use the add_to_install_server(1M) command to copy the Solaris Software 2 of 2 CD and the Solaris 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 a SPARC Install Server With CD Media

• x86: To Create an x86 Install Server With x86 CD Media

• Creating a Cross-Platform Install Server for 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 if required, and configuration information on the network.

Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image