How to Import Solaris Boot Images to the Change Manager Repository (Web Browser)

The Solaris boot image is used to deploy software stacks to managed hosts.

For an initial installation, the managed host boots and mounts a small Solaris root. The root is contained in the boot image. Then, the managed host runs the Solaris installation program. For an update, the managed host runs the Solaris installation program, which is stored on the boot image.

The time required to import a file to the Change Manager repository depends on the size of the file and the speed of the network.

If you are not already in the appropriate folder, see How to Access the Files Section and Appropriate Folder (Web Browser).

From the File Actions menu, choose Import Boot Image.

Supply the pertinent information:
- Boot image name, which describes the version of Solaris and architecture supported, for example, Solaris8_202_sun4u. Add the .miniroot suffix to complete the boot image name, Solaris8_202_sun4u.miniroot.
- Path to the boot image. Click Browse to find the boot image.
  
  The path to the boot image must point to the top directory of the Solaris installation media. The installation media can be on a CD or on another system on the network. The top directory of the Solaris installation media contains the Copyright and installer files, and either the Solaris_8 or Solaris_9 directory. These directories contain the Solaris packages and the Solaris boot image.
  
  Note -
  If you import the boot image from a CD, point to the directory named something like /cdrom/Solaris version/s0. For example, the directory for a Solaris 9 boot image would be /cdrom/sol_9_sparc/s0.
- Solaris version that the boot image supports, for example Solaris 8 2/02.

When the information is complete, click Import to copy the Solaris boot image to the Change Manager repository.

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