Name | Synopsis | Description | Usage | Attributes | See Also | Notes
install-solaris
install-solaris invokes the Solaris Install program. Depending on graphical capability and available memory at the time of invocation, install-solaris invokes either a text-based installer or a graphical installer.
The following minimum requirements for physical memory dictate which features are available during installation:
For SPARC machines:
Minimum physical memory for all installation types
Minimum physical memory required to display a window
Minimum physical memory required for graphical-based installation
For x86 machines:
Minimum physical memory for all installation types
Minimum physical memory required for windowing system
Minimum physical memory required for graphical-based installation
In some cases, even if the minimum physical memory is present, available virtual memory after system startup can limit the number of features available.
install-solaris exists only on the Solaris installation media (CD or DVD) and should be invoked only from there. Refer to the for more details.
install-solaris allows installation of the operating system onto any standalone system. install-solaris loads the software available on the installation media. Refer to the Solaris 10 Installation Guide: Basic Installations for disk space requirements.
Refer to the Solaris 10 Installation Guide: Basic Installations for more information on the various menus and selections.
See attributes(5) for descriptions of the following attributes:
ATTRIBUTE TYPE |
ATTRIBUTE VALUE |
---|---|
Availability |
SUNWcdrom (Solaris installation media) |
Interface Stability |
Evolving |
It is advisable to exit install-solaris by means of the exit options in the install-solaris menus.
Name | Synopsis | Description | Usage | Attributes | See Also | Notes