Table 2-1 summarizes what Solaris Web Start does and does not let you do, as well as what it does by default.
Table 2-1 Default Behavior and Limitations of Solaris Web Start
By default, Solaris Web Start |
You can, however |
But, you cannot |
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Installs all of the Solaris software at once |
Install individual software groups or additional software products |
Install individual packages that make up a software group |
Creates the default disk slices Note - You cannot change the default swap slice size. |
Change the size of slices |
Change the swap size at the file system stage of installation |
Sets up the system disk |
Set up other disks by choosing Custom Install and using the Lay Out File Systems dialog box |
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Installs additional software in one session |
Install additional software in a location other than the default (provided the installation software for the additional software supports changing the default location where the software is installed) |
Place unbundled and other software in a slice other than /opt |
Installs English versions of the Solaris environment |
Choose to install additional localized versions of Solaris |
Omit the installation of the English version of the Solaris environment |
If you're installing software on a system that contains more than one disk, selecting Default Install on the Select Type of Install dialog box sets up only the system disk.
The system does not recognize other disks unless you manually set up file systems on them, mount the file systems, and create entries for them in /etc/vfstab. "Managing File Systems (Overview)" in System Administration Guide, Volume 1 and format(1M) describe how to set up file systems.
If you want Solaris Web Start to set up all the disks in your system, select Custom Install on the Select Type of Install dialog box and select all the disks shown on the Lay Out File Systems dialog box.