SPARC: To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program

1. Decide if you want to install the software by using CD-ROM drive or by using a net image.

   • If you're using a CD-ROM drive, insert the Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition

   • If you're using a net installation image, change directories to where the installation media is located. You might need to check with your network administrator for the location. The command below is an example.

     % cd /net/install-svr/export/s8/sparc

2. Boot the system.

   • If the system is new, out-of-the-box, turn on the system.

   • If you want to install or upgrade an existing system, shut down the system.

     • To boot from the local CD type:

       ok boot cdrom

     • To boot from an install server on a network type:

       ok boot net

   The Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program begins.

3. If you are prompted, answer the system configuration questions.

   If you preconfigured all of the system configuration information, the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program does not prompt you to enter any configuration information.

   If you did not preconfigure the system configuration information, use the Worksheet for Installation or the Worksheet for Upgrading to help you answer the system configuration questions.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Solaris software on the system.

   When the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program finishes installing the Solaris software, the system reboots automatically or prompts you to reboot manually.

   After the installation is finished, installation logs are saved in a file. You can find the installation logs in the following directories:

   • /var/sadm/system/logs

   • /var/sadm/install/logs

5. If you are upgrading the Solaris software, you might need to correct some local modifications that were not preserved. For detailed instructions, refer to Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program Post-Upgrade Task.

6. (Optional) To install additional software, such as the Solaris 8 Documentation CD, refer to Appendix B, Adding and Removing Software After Installing Solaris 8.