Troubleshooting Booting an x86 Based System (Task Map)

Table 9-1 Troubleshooting Booting an x86 Based System: Task Map

Task	Description	For Instructions
Stop an x86 based system for recovery purposes.	If a damaged file is preventing an x86 based system from booting, first stop the system to attempt recovery.	How to Stop a System for Recovery Purposes
Boot an x86 based system in single-user mode to resolve a minor booting problem, such as a bad `root` shell or incorrect password entry.	Boot a system in single-user mode to resolve an unknown `root` password or similar problem.	How to Boot in Single-User Mode to Resolve a Bad `root` Shell or Password Problem
Boot an x86 based system from media to resolve an unknown `root` password problem.	Boot a system from media, then import and mount the root pool to correct the problem.	How to Boot From Media to Resolve an Unknown `root` Password
Boot an x86 based system from media to resolve a problem with the `menu.lst` file that prevents the system from booting.	Boot a system from media, then import the root pool to analyze and correct a problem with the `menu.lst` file.	How to Boot From Media to Resolve a Problem With the `menu.lst` File That Prevents the System From Booting
Force a crash dump and reboot of an x86 based system.	Force a crash dump and reboot of an x86 based system as a troubleshooting measure.	How to Force a Crash Dump and Reboot of the System
Boot an x86 based system with the kernel debugger (`kmdb`) enabled.	Boot an x86 based system with the kernel debugger enabled to interact with the kernel and troubleshoot system problems.	How to Boot a System With the Kernel Debugger Enabled (`kmdb`)
Boot an x86 based system for recovery purposes in a ZFS root environment.	Use this procedure, if you need to boot the system, so that you can recover from a lost `root` password or similar problem.	How to Boot From Media to Resolve a Problem With the `menu.lst` File That Prevents the System From Booting
Troubleshoot issues with the Fast Reboot feature on an x86 based system.	Troubleshoot issues that can prevent an x86 based system from initiating a fast reboot.	Troubleshooting Issues With Fast Reboot on the x86 Platform

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