| Task | Description | For Instructions | 
|---|---|---|
| Check if the system is supported. | Check the hardware documentation for system support in the Solaris environment. | Solaris Sun Hardware Platform Guide at http://docs.sun.com | 
| Check if the system has enough disk space for the Solaris software. | Verify that you have planned enough space to install the Solaris software on your system. | |
| (Optional) Set system parameters. | You can preconfigure system information to avoid being prompted for the information during the installation or upgrade. | |
| Prepare the system for custom JumpStart installation. | Create and validate a rules file and profile files. | |
| (Optional) Prepare optional custom JumpStart features. | If you are using begin scripts, finish scripts, or other optional features, prepare the scripts or files. | Chapter 4, Using Optional Custom JumpStart Features (Tasks) and Chapter 5, Creating Custom Rule and Probe Keywords (Tasks) | 
| (Optional) Prepare to install the Solaris software from the network. | To install a system from a remote Solaris Operating System DVD or Solaris Software for SPARC Platforms CD image, you need to set up the system to boot and install from an install server or a boot server. | |
| (Optional) Prepare for a Solaris Flash archive installation. | Set up specifics for a Solaris Flash archive installation. | To Prepare to Install a Solaris Flash Archive With a Custom JumpStart Installation | 
| Perform an installation or upgrade. | Boot the system to initiate the installation or upgrade. | SPARC: To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Custom JumpStart Program |