Software Installation Overview

Step 

Task 

Description 

For Instructions 

1. 

Verify that the system on which you are installing the Sun Studio 12 Update 1 software meets the minimum hardware and operating system requirements for this release. 

Using a system that meets the system requirements is recommended for proper performance. 

See System Requirements

2. 

Determine whether you are going to display the installer locally or remotely. 

You can install the Sun Studio software using a remote display or local display. 

See Choosing Local or Remote Display of the Installer

3. 

Choose an installation method. 

There are two ways to install the Sun Studio software. 

See Choosing an Installation Method

4.  

Install the Sun Studio 12 Update 1 software and the required OS patches. 

Step through the installation information. 

See Installing the Sun Studio Software