Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
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Determine if you need to preserve an existing operating system and user data. |
If the existing operating system on the system uses the entire disk, you must preserve the existing operating system so it can co-exist with the Solaris 10 10/08 software. This decision determines how to specify the fdisk(1M) keyword in the system's profile. | |
Check if the system is supported. |
Check the hardware documentation for system support in the Solaris environment. |
Hardware manufacturer's documentation |
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 for x86 Platforms DVD or Solaris Software For x86 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. |
x86: To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Custom JumpStart Program and With GRUB |