Solaris 10 Installation Guide for IBM BladeCenter Servers

Preparing to Install the Solaris Operating System on IBM BladeCenter Servers (Task Map)

Table 1–1 Preparing to Install the Solaris Operating System on IBM BladeCenter Servers: Task Map

Task 

Description 

For Instructions 

Create an x86 installation server with CD media.

Use the setup_install_server command to copy the Solaris 10 OS to the installation server's disk from CD.

How to Create an Installation Server With x86 CD Media

Create an x86 installation server with DVD media. 

Use the setup_install_server command to copy the Solaris 10 OS to the installation server's disk from DVD.

How to Create an Installation Server With x86 DVD Media

Before you can install the Solaris OS on client systems, you must first set up an installation server. The tasks that are necessary for performing a network installation by using this method are described in this section. If you are installing the Solaris OS on a stand-alone system, see Performing an Installation With the Solaris Installation Program on IBM BladeCenter Servers (Stand-Alone).


Note –

The procedure for setting up an installation server with CD media differs from the procedure for setting up an installation server with DVD media. Use the procedure that is appropriate for the installation media you have selected.