WAN Boot Installation Method

The WAN boot installation method enables you to boot and install software over a wide area network (WAN) by using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). You can use WAN boot to install the Solaris operating environment on systems over the Internet or other large public data networks whose network infrastructure might be untrustworthy. You can use different security features to protect data confidentiality and installation image integrity.

The WAN boot installation method enables you to transmit an encrypted Solaris Flash archive over a public network and perform a custom JumpStart installation on a remote client. To protect the integrity of the installation, you can use private keys to authenticate and encrypt data. You can also transmit your installation data and files over a secure HTTP connection by configuring your systems to use digital certificates.

For overview information and detailed instructions about the WAN boot installation method, see Chapter 40, Installing Over a Wide Area Network With WAN Boot (Topics).