To Install a Web Start Flash Archive With the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program

1. Begin the CLI of the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program. You must use the CLI of the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program, not the GUI.

   • SPARC: To begin the CLI of the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program, boot the system by using the - w argument.

     • To boot from a CD, type:

       ok boot cdrom - w

     • To boot from a Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 image, type:

       ok boot net - w

   • IA: To begin the CLI of the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program, follow these instructions:

     1. Boot the system to begin the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program as described in x86: To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program.

     2. When the kdmconfig – Introduction screen appears, press F4 to bypass the kdmconfig test and begin the installation.

2. On the Flash Archive Retrieval Method screen, select the location of the Web Start Flash archive.

   The Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program installation prompts you to proceed, depending on the media you selected.

3. Type the information that you are promted to enter.

   Media Selected	Prompt
   HTTP	Specify the URL and proxy information that is needed to access the Web Start Flash archive.
   Network File System	Specify the path to the network file system where the Web Start Flash archive is located. You can also specify the archive filename.
   Local file	Specify the path to the local file system where the Web Start Flash archive is located.
   Local tape	Specify the local tape device and the position on the tape where the Web Start Flash archive is located.
   Local device	Specify the local device, the path to the Web Start Flash archive, and the type of file system on which the Web Start Flash archive is located.

4. On the Flash Archive Selection screen, you can select to install layered Web Start Flash archives by selecting New. If you do not want to install additional archives, click Continue to complete the installation.