Examples of Building a System Image

Here are two examples of how to create a system image using the steps outlined above. It is presumed that you have already installed the binary and source components for your chosen family.

Standard System Generation

1. Create a work directory:

   host% mkdir build_dir
   

2. Change to the work directory:

   host% cd build_dir
   

3. Use the configure command with a build profile and a selection of components:

   host% source_dir/dev_tools/configure  \
           -f source_dir/nucleus/sys/ppc60x/ppc60x \
           -s source_dir/nucleus/bsp/powerpc/mcp7xx \
           -s source_dir/nucleus/bsp \
           -s source_dir/os \
           -b DIST-CDS-powerpc-SOLARIS
   

4. Create a bootable system image:

   host% make
   [...]
   host% make chorus
   

Generation of a kernonly System

It is possible to generate a system containing only the generic microkernel code, board--specific drivers, and the generic microkernel driver component for a specific board. This system is called a kernonly System.

1. Create a work directory:

   host% mkdir build_dir
   

2. Change to the work directory:

   host% cd build_dir
   

3. Run the configure command:

   host% sh source_dir/dev_tools/configure  \
           -f source_dir/nucleus/sys/ppc60x/ppc60x \
           -s source_dir/nucleus/bsp/powerpc/mcp7xx \
           -s source_dir/nucleus/bsp \
           -b DIST-CDS-powerpc-SOLARIS
   

4. Create a bootable system image:

   host% make
   [...]
   host% make kernonly