The Solaris OS provides several programs for installation or upgrade. Each installation technology offers different features that are designed for specific installation requirements and environments. Use the following table to help you decide which installation method to use.
Table 3–2 Choosing Your Installation Method
Task |
Installation Method |
Reasons for Choosing This Program |
Instructions |
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Install one system from CD-ROM or DVD-ROM media with an interactive program. |
Solaris installation program |
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Install one system over a local area network. |
Solaris installation program over the network |
This program enables you to set up an image of the software you want to install on a server and install this image on a remote system. If you need to install multiple systems, you can use the network installation image with the custom JumpStart and Solaris Flash installation methods to efficiently install or upgrade systems on your network. | |
Automate the installation or upgrade of multiple systems based on profiles you create. |
Custom JumpStart |
This program efficiently installs multiple systems. But if you only have a few systems, the creation of a custom JumpStart environment might be time consuming. For a few systems, use the Solaris interactive installation program. | |
Replicate the same software and configuration on multiple systems. |
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Install systems over a wide area network (WAN) or the Internet. |
WAN boot |
If you want to install a Solaris Flash archive over the network, this program enables a secure installation. |
Chapter 9, WAN Boot (Overview), in Solaris 10 5/08 Installation Guide: Network-Based Installations |
Upgrade a system while it is running. |
Solaris Live Upgrade |
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After installing the Solaris OS, create an isolated application environment. |
Solaris Zones partitioning technology |
This program creates isolated non-global zones that provide a secure application environment. This isolation prevents processes that are running in one zone from monitoring or affecting processes that are running in any other zones. |