How to Add SunOS 4.x OS Services to an OS Server

SunSoft plans to remove support for the SunOS 4.x release in a later version of the Solstice AdminSuite software. Also, you cannot add SunOS 4.x services to x86 servers.

The high-level steps in this procedure are:

• Determine the OS server to which you want to add SunOS 4.x OS services for diskless and dataless clients.

• Verify that the SunOS 4.x heterogeneous install software is installed.

• Install the required SunOS 4.x release software (install4x command).

1. Log in as root on the OS server to which you want to add SunOS 4.x OS services for diskless and dataless clients.

2. Verify that the SunOS 4.x heterogeneous install software is installed.

   # pkginfo SUNWhinst

   If the package information is displayed, proceed to Step 7. If not, go to the next step.

3. Insert the Solaris 2.x CD into your CD-ROM drive.

   This step assumes that your system is running Volume Management.

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   Note -

   Use the Solaris 2.x CD that matches the Solaris 2.x release that is installed on the OS server. For example, use the Solaris 2.4 11/94 CD if the OS server is running the Solaris 2.4 11/94 release.

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   To access the SunOS 4.x CD from another system running either the Solaris 2.x release or the SunOS 4.x release, see "Setting Up the CD-ROM Drive for install4x" in the Solaris 1.x to 2.x Transition Guide.

4. Change directory to the location of the software.

   # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_2.x

5. Install the SunOS 4.x heterogeneous install software.

   # pkgadd -d `pwd` SUNWhinst

6. Eject the Solaris 2.x CD.

   # cd # eject cd

7. Insert the SunOS 4.x release CD into your CD-ROM drive.

   This step assumes that your system is running Volume Management, and the CD-ROM drive is directly attached to the server. Volume Management automatically mounts the CD directory on /cdrom/volume1/s0.

8. Start the SunOS 4.x release software installation program.

   # /usr/sbin/install4x -m /cdrom/volume1/s0 -e /export

   The main menu is displayed.

   *** 4.1* Install Main Menu *** Choose an Architecture (then select modules to load): Modules Loaded Selected [a] sun4.sun4c.sunos.4.1.2 0 0 [b] sun4.sun4.sunos.4.1.2 0 0 [c] sun4.sun4m.sunos.4.1.2 0 0 or begin the loading process for all selected modules: [L] Load selected modules or abort without loading any modules: [Q] Quit without loading Disk Usage: Type any bracketed letter to select that function. 0K Selected 53634K Free Type ? for help.

9. On the main menu, specify the architecture you want to support by typing the associated character that is shown in brackets.

   The Module Selection menu is displayed.

   Select sun4.sun4c.sunos.4.1.2 modules: +[a] R proto root................240K | [o] User_Diag................6352K +[b] R usr.....................26240K | [p] Manual...................7456K +[c] R Kvm......................4832K | +[q] D TLI........................48K +[d] R Install...................936K | [r] D RFS.......................912K [e] D Networking...............1040K | [s] D Debugging................2928K [f] D System_V.................4008K | [t] SunView_Programmers......1840K [g] D Sys......................5288K | [u] Shlib_Custom.............1376K [h] C SunView_Users............2664K | [v] Graphics.................1784K [i] SunView_Demo..............512K | +[w] uucp......................608K +[j] Text......................712K | +[x] Games....................3136K [k] Demo.....................4264K | [y] Versatec.................5960K [l] C OpenWindows_Users.......25936K | [z] Security..................312K [m] C OpenWindows_Demo.........4288K | [A] OpenWindows_Programmers.10200K [n] C OpenWindows_Fonts........7840K | Module + = already loaded R = Required C= Common Legend: ** = selected for loading D = Desirable Others are optional Select [a-A] or a Quick-Pick Option: [1] All Required Modules [4] All Optional Modules Disk Usage: [2] All Desirable Modules [5] All Modules 0K Selected [3] All Common Modules 53634K Free or [D] (done) to return to the main screen

10. Select modules to load by typing the associated character that is shown in brackets.

    The Module Selection screen readily enables you to pick groups of modules to be loaded. When you enter a 1, it marks all required modules for loading. When you enter a 2, it marks all recommended modules. When you enter a 3, it marks all commonly loaded modules. When you enter a 4, it marks all optional modules. When you enter a 5, it marks all modules shown on the Module Selection screen.

11. Return to the main menu by typing D.

    The main menu is displayed.

    *** 4.1* Install Main Menu *** Choose an Architecture (then select modules to load): Modules Loaded Selected [a] sun4.sun4c.sunos.4.1.2 0 4 [b] sun4.sun4.sunos.4.1.2 0 3 [c] sun4.sun4m.sunos.4.1.2 0 1 or begin the loading process for all selected modules: [L] Load selected modules or abort without loading any modules: [Q] Quit without loading Disk Usage: Type any bracketed letter to select that function. 0K Selected 53634K Free Type ? for help.

12. Type L to install the software.

    The modules you previously selected are installed.

    Installing module `proto root' [size: 248K] in directory /export/exec/proto.root.sunos.4.1.2 ... Updating server databases ... Press any key to continue:

13. After the modules are installed, press any key to return to the main menu.

    The loaded modules are displayed in the main menu.

14. If you want to add support for other architectures, repeat Step 9 through Failed Cross Reference Format. Otherwise, type Q to exit.

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    Note -

    There is no command-line equivalent for adding SunOS 4.x services to an OS server.

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Where to Go From Here

If you want to add SunOS 4.x support for a diskless client, see "How to Add Support for a Diskless Client". If you want to add SunOS 4.x support for a dataless client, see "How to Add Support for a Dataless Client".