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Solaris 10 8/07 Installation Guide: Network-Based Installations

Chapter 6 Installing From the Network With CD Media (Tasks)

This chapter describes how to use CD media to set up your network and systems to install the Solaris software from the network. Network installations enable you to install the Solaris software from a system that has access to the current Solaris release disc images, called an install server, to other systems on the network. You copy the contents of the CD media to the install server's hard disk. Then, you can install the Solaris software from the network by using any of the Solaris installation methods. This chapter covers the following topics:

Note –

Starting with the Solaris 10 11/06 release, you have the option during an initial installation to change the network security settings so that all network services, except Secure Shell, are disabled or restricted to respond to local requests only. This security option is only available during an initial installation, not during an upgrade. An upgrade maintains any previously set services. If necessary, you can restrict network services after an upgrade by using the netservices command. See Planning Network Security in Solaris 10 8/07 Installation Guide: Planning for Installation and Upgrade.

The network services can be enabled after installation by using the netservices open command or by enabling individual services by using SMF commands. See Revising Security Settings After Installation in Solaris 10 8/07 Installation Guide: Planning for Installation and Upgrade.

Task Map: Installing From the Network With CD Media

Table 6–1 Task Map: Setting Up an Install Server With CD Media

Task 

Description 

For Instructions 

(x86 only): Verify that your system supports PXE. 

If you want to install an x86 based system over the network, confirm that your machine can use PXE to boot without local boot media. 

If your x86 based system does not support PXE, you must boot the system from a local DVD or CD. 

Check your hardware manufacturer's documentation or the system BIOS. 

Choose an installation method. 

The Solaris OS provides several methods for installation or upgrade. Choose the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment. 

Choosing a Solaris Installation Method in Solaris 10 8/07 Installation Guide: Planning for Installation and Upgrade

Gather information about your system. 

Use the checklist and complete the worksheet to collect all of the information that you need to install or upgrade. 

Chapter 5, Gathering Information Before Installation or Upgrade (Planning), in Solaris 10 8/07 Installation Guide: Planning for Installation and Upgrade

(Optional) Preconfigure system information. 

You can preconfigure system information to avoid being prompted for the information during the installation or upgrade. 

Chapter 2, Preconfiguring System Configuration Information (Tasks)

Create an install server.

Use the setup_install_server(1M) command to copy the Solaris Software - 1 CD to the install server's hard disk.

Use the add_to_install_server(1M) command to copy additional Solaris Software CDs and the Solaris Languages CD to the install server's hard disk.

(Optional) Create boot servers.

If you want to install systems from the network that are not on the same subnet as the install server, you must create a boot server on the subnet to boot the systems. Use the setup_install_server command with the -b option to set up a boot server.If you are using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), a boot server is not necessary.

Creating a Boot Server on a Subnet With a CD Image

Add systems to be installed from the network.

Use the add_install_client command to set up each system that you want to install from the network. Each system that you want to install needs to find the install server, the boot server if required, and configuration information on the network.

Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image

(Optional) Configure the DHCP server.

If you want to use DHCP to provide system configuration and installation parameters, configure the DHCP server, then create the appropriate options and macros for your installation. 

Note –

If you want to install an x86 based system from the network with PXE, you must configure a DHCP server.

Chapter 13, Planning for DHCP Service (Tasks), in System Administration Guide: IP Services

Preconfiguring System Configuration Information With the DHCP Service (Tasks)

Install the system over the network. 

Begin the installation by booting the system from the network. 

Installing the System From the Network With a CD Image

SPARC: Creating a SPARC Install Server With CD Media

The install server contains the installation image needed to install systems from the network. You must create an install server to install the Solaris software on a system from the network. You do not always need to set up a separate boot server.

ProcedureSPARC: To Create a SPARC Install Server With SPARC or x86 CD Media

Use this procedure 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.

  1. 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.

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

  3. 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

  4. Change to the Tools directory on the mounted disc.

    • If you are creating an installation image from the Solaris Software for SPARC Platforms - 1 CD, type the following command.


      # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_10/Tools

    • If you are creating an installation image from the Solaris Software for x86 Platforms - 1 CD, type the following command.


      # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_10/Tools

  5. 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.

  6. 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 current Solaris release, 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

  7. Change directories to root (/).


    # cd /

  8. Eject the Solaris Software - 1 CD.

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

  10. Change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD.

    1. If you are creating an installation image from the Solaris Software for SPARC Platforms - 1 CD, type the following command.


      # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_10/Tools

    2. If you are creating an installation image from the Solaris Software for x86 Platforms - 1 CD, type the following command.


      # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_10/Tools

  11. 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

  12. Change directories to root (/).


    # cd /

  13. Eject the Solaris Software - 2 CD.

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

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

  16. Change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD.

    • For SPARC CD media, type:


      # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_10/Tools

    • For x86 CD media, type:


      # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_10/Tools

  17. 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

  18. Change directories to root (/).


    # cd /

  19. (Optional) 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.

    • For SPARC based installation images, use the patchadd -C command to patch the files that are located in the miniroot.


      # patchadd -C install_dir_path path-to-patch/patch-id
      install_dir_path

      Specifies the path to the network installation miniroot.

      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.

      Caution – Caution –

      Don't use the patchadd -C command unless you have read the Patch README instructions or have contacted your local Sun support office.

    • For x86 based installation images, follow these steps to patch an x86 network installation miniroot.

      Note –

      These steps assume that you have a system on your network that is running the current Solaris release for x86 systems, and that system is accessible over the network.

      1. On a system that is running the current Solaris release for x86 systems, log in as superuser or assume an equivalent role.

      2. Change to the Tools directory of the installation image you created in Step 4.


        # cd install-server-path/install-dir-path/Solaris_10/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 current Solaris release for x86 systems.


        # ./setup_install_server remote_install_dir_path
        remote_install_dir_path

        Specifies the path on the current Solaris release for x86 systems in which to create the new installation image.

        This command creates a new installation image on the current Solaris release for x86 systems. In order to patch this image, you must temporarily place this image on a system that is running the current Solaris release for x86 systems.

      4. On the current Solaris release for x86 systems, unpack the network installation boot archive.


        # /boot/solaris/bin/root_archive unpackmedia remote_install_dir_path \
  destination_dir
        remote_install_dir_path

        Specifies the path to the x86 network installation image on the current Solaris release for x86 systems.

        destination_dir

        Specifies the path to the directory to contain the unpacked boot archive.

      5. On the current Solaris release for x86 systems, 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 – 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. On the current Solaris release for x86 systems, pack the x86 boot archive.


        # /boot/solaris/bin/root_archive packmedia destination_dir \
  remote_install_dir_path

      7. Copy the patched miniroot to the installation image on the install server.


        # cp remote_install_dir_path/boot/x86.miniroot \
  install-server-path/install_dir_path/boot/x86.miniroot

  20. Decide if you need to create a boot server.

Example 6–1 SPARC: Creating a SPARC Install Server With SPARC CD Media

The following example illustrates how to create an install server by copying the following CDs to the install server's /export/home/cdsparc directory. This example assumes that the install server is running the current Solaris release.

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


# mkdir -p /export/home/cdsparc
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_10/Tools
# ./setup_install_server /export/home/cdsparc


# cd /

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


# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_10/Tools
# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/cdsparc
# cd /

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

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


# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_10/Tools
# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/cdsparc
Example 6–2 Creating a SPARC Install Server With x86 CD Media

Use the following example to create an x86 network installation image on a SPARC based install server. The following example illustrates how to create a cross platform install server by copying the Solaris Software for x86 Platforms CDs to the install server's /export/home/cdx86 directory. This example assumes that the install server is running the current Solaris release .

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


# mkdir -p /export/home/cdsparc
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_10/Tools
# ./setup_install_server /export/home/cdsparc


# 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_10/Tools
# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/cdsparc
# cd /

Repeat the previous commands for each Solaris Software for x86 Platforms CD that you want to install.

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


# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Tools
# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/cdsparc
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.

See Also

For additional information about the setup_install_server and the add_to_install_server commands, see install_scripts(1M).

x86: Creating an x86 Install Server With CD Media

The install server contains the installation image needed to install systems from the network. You must create an install server to install the Solaris software on a system from the network. You do not always need to set up a separate boot server.

Procedurex86: 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.

  1. 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.

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

  3. 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

  4. Change to the Tools directory on the mounted disc.


    # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_10/Tools

    In the previous example, cdrom0 is the path to the drive that contains the Solaris OS CD media.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 current Solaris release, 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

  7. Change directories to root (/).


    # cd /

  8. Eject the Solaris Software - 1 CD.

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

  10. Change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:


    # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_10/Tools

  11. 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

  12. Change directories to root (/).


    # cd /

  13. Eject the Solaris Software - 2 CD.

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

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

  16. Change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:


    # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_10/Tools

  17. 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

  18. Change directories to root (/).


    # cd /

  19. 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 current Solaris release for x86 systems, log in as superuser to another system on the network that is running the current Solaris release for x86 systems.

      To patch a current Solaris release for x86 miniroot, your system must be running the current Solaris release for x86 systems.

    2. Change to the Tools directory of the installation image you created in Step 5.


      # cd install-server-path/install-dir-path/Solaris_10/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 current Solaris release for x86 systems.


      # ./setup_install_server remote_install_dir_path
      remote_install_dir_path

      Specifies the path on the current Solaris release for x86 systems in which to create the new installation image.

      This command creates a new installation image on the current Solaris release for x86 systems. In order to patch this image, you must temporarily place this image on a system that is running the current Solaris release for x86 systems.

    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 – 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 current Solaris release for x86 systems, 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

  20. Decide if you need to create a boot server.

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 current Solaris release.

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_10/Tools
# ./setup_install_server /export/home/cdx86


# 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_10/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_10/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.

See Also

For additional information about the setup_install_server and the add_to_install_server commands, see install_scripts(1M).

Creating a Cross-Platform Install Server for CD Media

This section explains how to create an x86 network installation image on a SPARC system.

A remote x86 system is not required to create a SPARC install server with x86 CD media. See SPARC: To Create a SPARC Install Server With SPARC or x86 CD Media for more information.

ProcedureTo Create a SPARC Install Server on an x86 System With SPARC CD Media

Use this procedure to create a SPARC install server on an x86 system with SPARC CD media.

In this procedure, x86-system is the x86 system that is to be the install server and remote-SPARC-system is the remote SPARC system to be used with the SPARC CD media.

Before You Begin

You need the following items to perform this task.

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.

  1. On the remote SPARC system, 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 also be in the NIS, NIS+, DNS, or LDAP naming service. If you do not use a naming service, you must distribute information about this system by following your site's policies.

  2. On the remote SPARC system, insert the Solaris Software for SPARC Platforms - 1 CD into the system's drive.

  3. On the remote SPARC system, add the following entries to the /etc/dfs/dfstab file.


    share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s0
share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s1

  4. On the remote SPARC system, start the NFS daemon.

    • If the install server is running the current Solaris release, or compatible version, type the following command.


      remote-SPARC-system# svcadm enable svc:/network/nfs/server

    • If the install server is running the Solaris 9 OS, or compatible version, type the following command.


      remote-SPARC-system# /etc/init.d/nfs.server start

  5. On the remote SPARC system, verify that the CD is available to other systems by using the share command.


    remote-SPARC-system# share
-   /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 ro,anon=0 " "
-   /cdrom/cdrom0/s1 ro,anon=0 " "

    In the previous sample output, cdrom0 refers to the current Solaris release on SPARC based systems. This text string varies for each version of the Solaris OS.

  6. On the x86 system that is to be the SPARC install server, become superuser or assume an equivalent role.

  7. Verify that the CD is properly exported on the remote x86 system.


    x86-system# showmount -e remote-SPARC-system
export list for remote-SPARC-system:
/cdrom/cdrom0/s0 (everyone)
/cdrom/cdrom0/s1 (everyone)

  8. On the x86 system, change to the Tools directory on the mounted disc:


    x86-system# cd /net/remote-SPARC-system/cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_10/Tools

  9. On the x86 system, copy the disc in the drive to the install server's hard disk in the directory you've created by using the setup_install_server command:


    x86-system# ./setup_install_server  install_dir_path
    install_dir_path

    Specifies the directory where the disc image is to be copied. The directory must be empty.

    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.

  10. On the x86 system, change to the top directory.


    x86-system# cd /

  11. On the x86 system, unmount both directories.


    x86-system# umount /net/remote-SPARC-system/cdrom/cdrom0/s0


    x86-system# umount /net/remote-SPARC-system/cdrom/cdrom0/s1

  12. On the SPARC system, unshare both CD-ROM slices.


    remote-SPARC-system# unshare /cdrom/cdrom0/s0


    remote-SPARC-system# unshare /cdrom/cdrom0/s1

  13. On the SPARC system, eject the Solaris Software for SPARC Platforms - 1 CD.

  14. Insert the Solaris Software for SPARC Platforms - 2 CD into the x86 system's CD-ROM drive.

  15. On the x86 system, change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:


    x86-system# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_10/Tools

  16. On the x86 system, copy the CD to the install server's hard disk:


    x86-system# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path
    install_dir_path

    Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied

  17. Eject the Solaris Software for SPARC Platforms - 2 CD.

  18. Repeat Step 14 through Step 17 for each Solaris Software CD you want to install.

  19. On the x86 system, insert the Solaris Languages for SPARC Platforms CD into the x86 system's CD-ROM drive and mount the CD.

  20. On the x86 system, change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:


    x86-system# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_10/Tools

  21. On the x86 system, copy the CD to the install server's hard disk:


    x86-system# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path
    install_dir_path

    Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied

  22. Decide if you want to patch the files that are located in the miniroot (Solaris_10/Tools/Boot) on the net install image that was created by setup_install_server.

    • If no, proceed to the next step.

    • If yes, use the patchadd -C command to patch the files that are located in the miniroot.

      Caution – Caution –

      Don't use the patchadd -C unless you have read the Patch README instructions or have contacted your local Sun support office.

  23. Decide if you need to create a boot server.

Example 6–4 Creating a SPARC Install Server on an x86 System With SPARC CD Media

The following example illustrates how to create a SPARC install server on an x86 system that is named richards. The following SPARC CDs are copied from a remote SPARC system that is named simpson to the x86 install server's /export/home/cdsparc directory.

This example assumes that the install server is running the current Solaris release.

On the remote SPARC system, insert the Solaris Software for SPARC Platforms - 1 CD, then type the following commands:


simpson (remote-SPARC-system)# share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s0
simpson (remote-SPARC-system)# share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s1
simpson (remote-SPARC-system)# svcadm enable svc:/network/nfs/server

On the x86 system:


richards (x86-system)# cd /net/simpson/cdrom/cdrom0/s0//Solaris_10/Tools
richards (x86-system)# ./setup_install_server /export/home/cdsparc
richards (x86-system)# cd /
richards (x86-system)# umount /net/simpson/cdrom/cdrom0/s0/

On the remote SPARC system:


simpson (remote-SPARC-system) unshare /cdrom/cdrom0/s0
simpson (remote-SPARC-system) unshare  /cdrom/cdrom0/s1

On the x86 system:


richards (x86-system)# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_10/Tools
richards (x86-system)# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/cdsparc

Repeat the previous commands for each Solaris Software for x86 Platforms CD that you want to install.


richards (x86-system)# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Tools
richards (x86-system)# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/cdsparc

In this example, each CD is inserted and automatically mounted before each of the commands. After each command, the CD is removed.

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.

See Also

For additional information about the setup_install_server and the add_to_install_server commands, see install_scripts(1M).

Creating a Boot Server on a Subnet With a CD Image

You must create an install server to install the Solaris software on a system from the network. You do not always need to set up a boot server. A boot server contains enough of the boot software to boot systems from the network, and then the install server completes the installation of the Solaris software.

ProcedureTo Create a Boot Server on a Subnet With a CD Image

  1. On the system you intend to make the boot server for the subnet, log in and become superuser or assume an equivalent role.

    The system must include a local CD-ROM drive or have access to the remote current Solaris release disc images, which are normally on the install server. If you use a naming service, the system should be in the naming service. If you do not use a naming service, you must distribute information about this system by following your site's policies.

  2. Mount the Solaris Software - 1 CD image from the install server.


    # mount -F nfs -o ro server_name:path /mnt
    server_name:path

    Is the install server name and absolute path to the disc image

  3. Create a directory for the boot image.


    # mkdir -p boot_dir_path
    boot_dir_path

    Specifies the directory where the boot software is to be copied

  4. Change to the Tools directory on the Solaris Software - 1 CD image.


    # cd /mnt/Solaris_10/Tools

  5. Copy the boot software to the boot server.


    # ./setup_install_server -b boot_dir_path
    -b

    Specifies to set up the system as a boot server

    boot_dir_path

    Specifies the directory where the boot software is to be copied

    Note –

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

  6. Change directories to root (/).


    # cd /

  7. Unmount the installation image.


    # umount /mnt
Example 6–5 Creating a Boot Server on a Subnet With CD Media

The following example illustrates how to create a boot server on a subnet. These commands copy the boot software from the Solaris Software for SPARC Platforms - 1 CD image to /export/install/boot on the system's local disk.


# mount -F nfs -o ro crystal:/export/install/boot /mnt 
# mkdir -p /export/install/boot 
# cd /mnt/Solaris_10/Tools
# ./setup_install_server -b /export/install/boot
# cd /
# umount /mnt

In this example, the disc is inserted and automatically mounted before the command. After the command, the disc is removed.

Continuing the Installation

After you set up the boot 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.

See Also

For additional information about the setup_install_server command, see install_scripts(1M).

Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image

After you create an install server and, if necessary, a boot server, you must set up each system that you want to install from the network. Each system that you want to install needs to find the following:

Use the following add_install_client procedure for setting up install servers and clients.

For more options to use with this command, see the man page, add_install_client(1M).

ProcedureTo Add Systems to Be Installed From the Network With add_install_client (CDs)

After you create an install server, you must set up each system that you want to install from the network.

Use the following add_install_client procedure for set up an x86 client to install from the network.

Before You Begin

If you have a boot server, make sure you have shared the install server installation image. See the procedure “To Create an Install Server,” Step 6.

Each system that you want to install needs to find the following items.

  1. On the install server or boot server, become superuser or assume an equivalent role.

  2. If you use the NIS, NIS+, DNS, or LDAP naming service, verify that the following information about the system to be installed has been added to the naming service:

    • Host name

    • IP address

    • Ethernet address

    For more information about naming services, see System Administration Guide: Naming and Directory Services (DNS, NIS, and LDAP).

  3. Change to the Tools directory on the current Solaris release CD image on the install server:


    # cd /install_dir_path/Solaris_10/Tools
    install_dir_path

    Specifies the path to the Tools directory

  4. Add the client to the install server's /etc/ethers file.

    1. On the client, find the ethers address. The /etc/ethers map is taken from the local file.


      # ifconfig -a grep ether
ether 8:0:20:b3:39:1d

    2. On the install server, open the /etc/ethers file in an editor. Add the address to the list.

  5. Set up the client system to be installed from the network.


    # ./add_install_client -d -s install_server:install_dir_path \
-c jumpstart_server:jumpstart_dir_path   -p sysid_server:path \
  -t boot_image_path -b "network_boot_variable=value" \
-e ethernet_address client_name platform_group
    -d

    Specifies that the client is to use DHCP to obtain the network install parameters. If you use the -d only, the add_install_client command sets up the installation information for client systems of the same class, for example, all SPARC client machines. To set up the installation information for a specific client, use the -d with the -e option.

    For x86 clients, use this option to boot the systems from the network by using PXE network boot. The output of this option lists the DHCP options you need to create on the DHCP server.

    For more information about class-specific installations by using DHCP, see Creating DHCP Options and Macros for Solaris Installation Parameters.

    -s install_server:install_dir_path

    Specifies the name and path to the install server.

    • install_server is the host name of the install server

    • install_dir_path is the absolute path to the current Solaris release CD image

    -c jumpstart_server:jumpstart_dir_path

    Specifies a JumpStart directory for custom JumpStart installations. jumpstart_server is the host name of the server on which the JumpStart directory is located. jumpstart_dir_path is the absolute path to the JumpStart directory.

    -p sysid_server:path

    Specifies the path to the sysidcfg file for preconfiguring system information. sysid_server is either a valid host name or an IP address for the server that contains the file. path is the absolute path to the directory containing the sysidcfg file.

    -t boot_image_path

    Specifies the path to an alternate boot image if you want to use a boot image other than the one in the Tools directory on the current Solaris release net installation image, CD, or DVD.

    -b “boot-property=value”

    x86 based systems only: Enables you to set the value of a boot property variable that you want to use to boot the client from the network. The -b must be used with the -e option.

    See the eeprom(1M) man page for descriptions of boot properties.

    -e ethernet_address

    Specifies the Ethernet address of the client that you want to install. This option enables you to set up the installation information to use for a specific client, including a boot file for that client.

    The nbp. prefix is not used in boot file names. For example, if you specify -e 00:07:e9:04:4a:bf for an x86 based client, the command creates the boot file 010007E9044ABF.i86pc in the /tftpboot directory. However, the current Solaris release supports the use of legacy boot files with the nbp. prefix.

    For more information about client-specific installations by using DHCP, see Creating DHCP Options and Macros for Solaris Installation Parameters.

    client_name

    Is the name of the system to be installed from the network. This name is not the host name of the install server.

    platform_group

    Is the platform group of the system to be installed. A detailed list of platform groups appears in Platform Names and Groups in Solaris 10 8/07 Installation Guide: Planning for Installation and Upgrade.

Example 6–6 SPARC: Adding a SPARC Install Client on a SPARC Install Server When Using DHCP (CDs)

The following example illustrates how to add an install client when you are using DHCP to set installation parameters on the network. The install client is named basil, which is an Ultra 5 system. The file system /export/home/cdsparc/Solaris_10/Tools contains the add_install_client command.

For more information on how to use DHCP to set installation parameters for network installations, see Preconfiguring System Configuration Information With the DHCP Service (Tasks).


sparc_install_server# cd /export/home/cdsparc/Solaris_10/Tools
sparc_install_server# ./add_install_client -d basil sun4u
Example 6–7 Adding an Install Client That Is on the Same Subnet as Its Server (CDs)

The following example illustrates how to add an install client that is on the same subnet as the install server. The install client is named basil, which is an Ultra 5 system. The file system /export/home/cdsparc/Solaris_10/Tools contains the add_install_client command.


install_server# cd /export/home/cdsparc/Solaris_10/Tools
install_server# ./add_install_client basil sun4u
Example 6–8 Adding an Install Client to a Boot Server (CDs)

The following example illustrates how to add an install client to a boot server. The install client is named rose, which is an Ultra 5 system. Run the command on the boot server. The -s option is used to specify an install server that is named rosemary, which contains a current Solaris release CD image in /export/home/cdsparc.


boot_server# cd /export/home/cdsparc/Solaris_10/Tools
boot_server# ./add_install_client -s rosemary:/export/home/cdsparc rose sun4u
Example 6–9 x86: Adding a Single x86 Install Client on an x86 Install Server When Using DHCP (CD)

The GRUB bootloader does not use the SUNW.i86pc DHCP class name. The following example illustrates how to add an x86 install client to an install server when you are using DHCP to set installation parameters on the network. 


x86_install_server# cd /export/boot/cdx86/Solaris_10/Tools
x86_install_server# ./add_install_client -d -e 00:07:e9:04:4a:bf \ 
-s rosemary:/export/home/cdx86 i86pc

The previous commands set up the client with the Ethernet address 00:07:e9:04:4a:bf as an installation client. The boot file 010007E9044ABF.i86pc is created on the installation server. In previous releases, this boot file was named nbp.010007E9044ABF.i86pc.

For more information on how to use DHCP to set installation parameters for network installations, see Preconfiguring System Configuration Information With the DHCP Service (Tasks).

Example 6–10 x86: Specifying a Serial Console to Use During a Network Installation (CDs)

The following example illustrates how to add an x86 install client to an install server and specify a serial console to use during the installation. This example sets up the install client in the following manner.

Add the client.


install server# cd /export/boot/cdx86/Solaris_10/Tools
install server# ./add_install_client -d -e "00:07:e9:04:4a:bf" \
-b "console=ttya" i86pc

For a complete description of the boot property variables and values you can use with the -b option, see the eeprom(1M) man page.

Continuing the Installation

If you are using a DHCP server to install the x86 based client over the network, configure the DHCP server and create the options and macros that are listed in the output of the add_install_client -d command. For instructions about how to configure a DHCP server to support network installations, see Preconfiguring System Configuration Information With the DHCP Service (Tasks).

x86 based systems: If you are not using a DHCP server, you must boot the system from a local Solaris OS DVD or CD.

See Also

For additional information about the add_install_client command, see install_scripts(1M).

Installing the System From the Network With a CD Image

After you add the system as an installation client, you can install the client from the network. This section describes the following tasks.

ProcedureSPARC: To Install the Client Over the Network (CDs)

Before You Begin

This procedure assumes that you have completed the following tasks.

  1. Turn on the client system.

    If the system is currently running, bring the system to run level 0.

    The ok prompt is displayed.

  2. Boot the system from the network.

    • To install with the Solaris interactive installation GUI, type the following command.


      ok boot net

    • To install with the Solaris interactive text installer in a desktop session, type the following command.


      ok boot net - text

    • To install with the Solaris interactive text installer in a console session, type the following command.


      ok boot net - nowin

    The system boots from the network.

  3. If you are prompted, answer the system configuration questions.

    If you are using the GUI, after you confirm the system configuration information, the Welcome to Solaris panel appears.

  4. If you are prompted, answer any additional questions to complete your installation.

See Also

For information about how to complete an interactive installation with the Solaris installation GUI, see To Install or Upgrade With the Solaris Installation Program With GRUB in Solaris 10 8/07 Installation Guide: Basic Installations.

Procedurex86: To Install the Client Over the Network With GRUB (CDs)

The Solaris installation programs for x86 based systems use the GRUB boot loader. This procedure describes how to install an x86 based system over the network with the GRUB boot loader. For overview information about the GRUB boot loader, see Chapter 6, GRUB Based Booting for Solaris Installation, in Solaris 10 8/07 Installation Guide: Planning for Installation and Upgrade.

To install the system over the network, you must instruct the client system to boot over the network. Enable network boot on the client system by using the BIOS setup program in the system BIOS, the network adapter BIOS, or both. On some systems, you must also adjust the boot device priority list so that network boot is attempted before booting from other devices. See the manufacturer's documentation for each setup program, or watch for setup program instructions during boot.

Before You Begin

This procedure assumes that you have completed the following tasks.

This procedure also assumes that your system can boot from the network.

  1. Turn on the system.

  2. Type the appropriate keystroke combination to enter the system BIOS.

    Some PXE-capable network adapters have a feature that enables PXE boot if you type a particular keystroke in response to a brief boot-time prompt.

  3. In the system BIOS, instruct the system to boot from the network.

    See your hardware documentation for information about how to set the boot priority in the BIOS.

  4. Exit the BIOS.

    The system boots from the network. The GRUB menu is displayed.

    Note –

    The GRUB menu that is displayed on your system might vary from the following sample, depending on the configuration of your network installation server.


    GNU GRUB version 0.95 (631K lower / 2095488K upper memory)
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Solaris 10 8/07 /cdrom0                                                           
|                                                                                                           |
|                                                                                                           |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Use the ^ and v keys to select which entry is highlighted.
Press enter to boot the selected OS, 'e' to edit the
commands before booting, or 'c' for a command-line.

  5. Select the appropriate installation option.

    • To install the Solaris OS from the network, select the appropriate Solaris entry on the menu, then press Enter.

      Select this entry if you want to install from the network installation server you set up in x86: To Create an x86 Install Server With SPARC or x86 DVD Media.

    • To install the Solaris OS from the network with specific boot arguments, follow these steps.

      You might need to set specific boot arguments if you want to modify the device configuration during the installation, and did not set these boot arguments previously with the add_install_client command as described in To Add Systems to Be Installed From the Network With add_install_client (DVD).

      1. On the GRUB menu, select the installation option you want to edit, then press e.

        Boot commands that are similar to the following text are displayed in the GRUB menu.


        kernel /I86pc.Solaris_10/multiboot kernel/unix \
-B install_media=192.168.2.1:/export/cdrom0/boot \
module /platform/i86pc/boot_archive

      2. Use the arrow keys to select the boot entry that you want to edit, then press e.

        The boot command that you want to edit is displayed in the GRUB edit window.

      3. Edit the command by typing the boot arguments or options you want to use.

        The command syntax for the Grub edit menu is as follows.


        grub edit>kernel /image_directory/multiboot kernel/unix/ \
install [url|ask] -B options install_media=media_type

        For information about boot arguments and command syntax, see Table 8–1.

      4. To accept your edits and return to the GRUB menu, press Enter.

        The GRUB menu is displayed. The edits you made to the boot command are displayed.

      5. To begin the installation, type b in the GRUB menu.

    The Solaris installation program checks the default boot disk for the requirements to install or upgrade the system. If the Solaris installation cannot detect the system configuration, the program prompts you for any missing information.

    When the check is completed, the installation selection screen is displayed.

  6. Select an installation type.

    The installation selection screen displays the following options.


          Select the type of installation you want to perform:

         1 Solaris Interactive
         2 Custom JumpStart
         3 Solaris Interactive Text (Desktop session)
         4 Solaris Interactive Text (Console session)
         5 Apply driver updates
         6 Single user shell

         Enter the number of your choice followed by the <ENTER> key.
         Alternatively, enter custom boot arguments directly.

         If you wait 30 seconds without typing anything,
         an interactive installation will be started.

    • To install the Solaris OS, choose from the following options.

      • To install with the Solaris interactive installation GUI, type 1, then press Enter.

      • To install with the interactive text installer in a desktop session, type 3, then press Enter.

        Select this installation type to override the default GUI installer and run the text installer.

      • To install with the interactive text installer in a console session, type 4, then press Enter.

        Select this installation type to override the default GUI installer and run the text installer.

      If you want to perform an unattended custom JumpStart installation (option 2), see Solaris 10 8/07 Installation Guide: Custom JumpStart and Advanced Installations.

      For detailed information about the Solaris installation GUI and text installer, see System Requirements and Recommendations in Solaris 10 8/07 Installation Guide: Planning for Installation and Upgrade.

      The system configures the devices and interfaces, and searches for configuration files. The installation program begins. Go to Step 7 to continue the installation.

    • To perform system administration tasks before your installation, choose from the following options.

      • To update drivers or install an install time update (ITU), insert the update media, type 5, then press Enter.

        You might need to update drivers or install an ITU to enable the Solaris OS to run on your system. Follow the instructions for your driver update or ITU to install the update.

      • To perform system administration tasks, type 6, then press Enter.

        You might want to launch a single user shell if you need to perform any system administration tasks on your system before you install. For information about system administration tasks you can perform prior to installation, see System Administration Guide: Basic Administration.

      After you perform these system administration tasks, the previous list of options is displayed. Select the appropriate option to continue the installation.

  7. If you are prompted, answer the system configuration questions.

    If you are using the installation GUI, after you confirm the system configuration information, the Welcome to Solaris panel appears.

  8. If you are prompted, answer any additional questions to complete your installation.

  9. After the system boots and installs over the network, instruct the system to boot from the disk drive on subsequent boots.

    Note –

    When you boot the system after the installation, a GRUB menu lists the operating systems that are installed, including the newly-installed Solaris OS. Select which operating system you want to boot. The default selection loads if you do not make another selection.

Next Steps

If you install multiple operating systems on your machine, you need to instruct the GRUB boot loader to recognize these operating systems in order to boot. For more information, see Modifying the Solaris Boot Behavior by Editing the GRUB Menu in System Administration Guide: Basic Administration.

See Also

For information about how to complete an interactive installation with the Solaris installation GUI, see To Install or Upgrade With the Solaris Installation Program With GRUB in Solaris 10 8/07 Installation Guide: Basic Installations.