Solaris 10 11/06 Installation Guide: Network-Based Installations

x86: To Create an x86 Install Server With x86 CD Media

This procedure creates an x86 install server with x86 CD media.

If you want to create a SPARC network installation image, see SPARC: To Create a SPARC Install Server With SPARC or x86 CD Media.

Note –

This procedure assumes that the system is running the Volume Manager. If you are not using the Volume Manager to manage media, refer to System Administration Guide: Devices and File Systems.

Before You Begin

If you want to upgrade a system that has non-global zones installed, you cannot use a CD-based network installation image to upgrade the system. You must create a network installation image from the Solaris DVD. For instructions about how to create a network installation image from a DVD, see Chapter 5, Installing From the Network With DVD Media (Tasks).

On the system that is to become the install server, become superuser or assume an equivalent role.

The system must include a CD-ROM drive and be part of the site's network and naming service. If you use a naming service, the system must already be in a naming service, such as NIS, NIS+, DNS, or LDAP. If you do not use a naming service, you must distribute information about this system by following your site's policies.

Insert the Solaris Software - 1 CD in the system's drive.

Create a directory for the CD image.
# mkdir -p install_dir_path
install_dir_path

Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied

Change to the Tools directory on the mounted disc.
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_11/Tools
In the previous example, cdrom0 is the path to the drive that contains the Solaris OS CD media.

Copy the image in the drive to the install server's hard disk.
# ./setup_install_server install_dir_path
install_dir_path

Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied

Note –
The setup_install_server command indicates whether you have enough disk space available for the Solaris Software disc images. To determine available disk space, use the df -kl command.

Decide if you need to make the install server available for mounting.
- If the install server is on the same subnet as the system to be installed or you are using DHCP, you do not need to create a boot server. Proceed to Step 7.
- If the install server is not on the same subnet as the system to be installed and you are not using DHCP, complete the following steps.
  1. Verify that the path to the install server's image is shared appropriately.
    # share | grep install_dir_path
    install_dir_path
    
    Specifies the path to the installation image where the CD image was copied
    - If the path to the install server's directory is displayed and anon=0 is displayed in the options, proceed to Step 7.
    - If the path to the install server's directory is not displayed or you do not have anon=0 in the options, continue.
  2. Make the install server available by adding this entry to the /etc/dfs/dfstab file.
    share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 -d "install server directory" install_dir_path
  3. Verify that the nfsd daemon is running.
    - If the install server is running the Solaris 10 11/06 OS, or compatible version, type the following command.
      # svcs -l svc:/network/nfs/server:default
      If the nfsd daemon is online, continue to Step d. If the nfsd daemon is not online, start it.
      # svcadm enable svc:/network/nfs/server
    - If the install server is running the Solaris 9 OS, or compatible version, type the following command.
      # ps -ef | grep nfsd
      If the nfsd daemon is running, continue to Step d. If the nfsd daemon is not running, start it.
      # /etc/init.d/nfs.server start
  4. Share the install server.
    # shareall

Change directories to root (/).
# cd /

Eject the Solaris Software - 1 CD.

Insert the Solaris Software - 2 CD in the system's CD-ROM drive.

Change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_11/Tools

Copy the CD in the CD-ROM drive to the install server's hard disk.
# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path
install_dir_path

Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied

Change directories to root (/).
# cd /

Eject the Solaris Software - 2 CD.

Repeat Step 9 through Step 13 for each Solaris Software CD that you want to install.

Insert the Solaris Languages CD in the system's CD-ROM drive.

Change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_11/Tools

Copy the CD in the CD-ROM drive to the install server's hard disk.
# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path
install_dir_path

Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied

Change directories to root (/).
# cd /

Patch the files that are located in the miniroot on the net install image that was created by setup_install_server. Patching a file might be necessary if a boot image has problems. Follow these substeps to patch an x86 network installation miniroot.
1. If the installation server is not running the Solaris 10 11/06 for x86 release, log in as superuser to another system on the network that is running the Solaris 10 11/06 for x86 release.
  
  To patch a Solaris 10 11/06 for x86 miniroot, your system must be running the Solaris 10 11/06 for x86 release.
2. Change to the Tools directory of the installation image you created in Step 5.
  # cd install-server-path/install-dir-path/Solaris_11/Tools
  install-server-path
  
  Specifies the path to the install server system on your network, for example, /net/installserver-1.
3. Create a new installation image, and place that image on the system that is running the Solaris 10 11/06 for x86 release.
  # ./setup_install_server remote_install_dir_path
  remote_install_dir_path
  
  Specifies the path on the Solaris 10 11/06 for x86 system in which to create the new installation image.
  
  This command creates a new installation image on the Solaris 10 11/06 for x86 system. In order to patch this image, you must temporarily place this image on a system that is running the Solaris 10 11/06 for x86 release.
4. Unpack the network installation boot archive.
  # /boot/solaris/bin/root_archive unpackmedia install_dir_path \ destination_dir
  install_dir_path
  
  Specifies the path to the x86 network installation image.
  
  destination_dir
  
  Specifies the path to the directory to contain the unpacked boot archive.
5. Patch the unpacked boot archive.
  # patchadd -C destination_dir path-to-patch/patch-id
  path-to-patch
  
  Specifies the path to the patch that you want to add, for example, /var/sadm/spool.
  
  patch-id
  
  Specifies the patch ID that you want to apply.
  
  You can specify multiple patches with the patchadd -M option. For more information, see patchadd(1M).
  
  Caution –
  Don't use the patchadd -C command unless you have read the Patch README instructions or have contacted your local Sun support office.
6. Pack the x86 boot archive.
  # /boot/solaris/bin/root_archive packmedia destination_dir \ install_dir_path
7. If necessary, copy the patched miniroot to the installation image on the install server.
  
  If you patched the miniroot on a remote Solaris 10 11/06 for x86 system, you must copy the patched miniroot to the install server.
  # cp remote_install_dir_path/boot/x86.miniroot \ install-server-path/install_dir_path/boot/x86.miniroot

Decide if you need to create a boot server.
- If you are using DHCP or the install server is on the same subnet as the system to be installed, you do not need to create a boot server. Proceed to Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image.
- If you are not using DHCP and the install server and the client are on a different subnet, you must create a boot server. Proceed to Creating a Boot Server on a Subnet With a CD Image.

Example 6–3 x86: Creating an x86 Install Server With x86 CD Media

The following examples illustrate how to create an install server by copying the following CDs to the install server's /export/home/cdx86 directory. This example assumes that the install server is running the Solaris 10 11/06 OS.

Solaris Software for x86 Platforms CDs
Solaris Languages for x86 Platforms CD

Insert the Solaris Software for x86 Platforms - 1 CD in the system's CD-ROM drive.

Set up an install server.

# mkdir -p /export/home/dvdx86
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_11/Tools
# ./setup_install_server /export/home/cdx86

If you have a separate boot server, add these steps.
1. Add the following path to the /etc/dfs/dfstab file:
  share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 -d "install server directory" \ /export/home/cdx86
2. Check if the nfsd daemon is online. If the nfsd daemon is not online, start it and share it.
  # svcs -l svc:/network/nfs/server:default # svcadm enable svc:/network/nfs/server # shareall
3. Continue with the following steps.
If you do not need a boot server or have completed the steps for a separate boot server, continue with the following steps.

# cd /

Eject the Solaris Software for x86 Platforms - 1 CD. Insert the Solaris Software for x86 Platforms - 2 CD in the CD-ROM drive.

# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_11/Tools
# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/cdx86
# cd /

Repeat the previous commands for each Solaris Software CD that you want to install.

Insert the Solaris Languages for x86 Platforms CD in the CD-ROM drive.

# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_11/Tools
# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/cdx86

Continuing the Installation

After you set up the install server, you must add the client as an installation client. For information about how to add client systems to install over the network, see Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image.

If you are not using DHCP, and your client system is on a different subnet than your install server, you must create a boot server. For more information, see Creating a Boot Server on a Subnet With a CD Image.

x86: To Create an x86 Install Server With x86 CD Media

Before You Begin

Example 6–3 x86: Creating an x86 Install Server With x86 CD Media

Continuing the Installation

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