Task Map: Preparing to Install Solaris Software From the Network With DVD Media

Create an install server. 

Use the setup_install_server(1M) command to copy the Solaris 8 DVD to the install server's hard disk.

Creating an Install Server With DVD Media

(Optional) Create boot servers. 

If you want to install systems from the network that are not on the same subnet as the install server and you are not using DHCP, you must create a boot server on the subnet to boot the systems.  

Creating a Boot Server on a Subnet With a DVD Image

Add systems to be installed from the network. 

Setup each system that you want to install from the network. Each system that you want to install needs to know where on the network to find the install server, the boot server, and configuration information. 

Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network