During a custom JumpStart installation, the JumpStart program attempts to match the system that is being installed to the rules in the rules.ok file. The JumpStart program reads the rules from the first rule through the last rule. A match occurs when the system that is being installed matches all of the system attributes that are defined in the rule. As soon as a system matches a rule, the JumpStart program stops reading the rules.ok file and begins to install the system, based on the matched rule's profile.
Table 26–2 x86: Task Map: Setting Up a System for a Custom JumpStart Installation
Task |
Description |
For instructions, go to |
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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 8 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 8 environment. |
Solaris 8 Hardware Compatibility Guide |
Check if the system has enough disk space for the Solaris 8 software |
Verify that you have planned enough space to install the Solaris software on your system. | |
(Optional) Preconfigure system configuration information |
You can use the sysidcfg file or the name service to preconfigure installation information for a system. If you preconfigure system information, the installation program does not prompt you to supply the information during the installation. | |
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 24, Using Optional Custom JumpStart Features and Chapter 25, Creating Custom Rule and Probe Keywords |
(Optional) Set up the system to install over the network |
To install a system from a remote Solaris 8 Intel Platform Edition DVD or Solaris 8 Software Intel Platform Edition CD image, you need to set up the system to boot and install from an install server or a boot server. |
Chapter 12, Preparing to Install Solaris Software From the Network With CD Media |
Install or upgrade |
Boot the system to initiate the installation or upgrade. |
x86: To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Custom JumpStart Program |
If the system is part of a network, ensure that an Ethernet connector or similar network adapter is attached into your system.
If you want to install a system that is connected through a tip(1) line, ensure that your window display is at least 80 columns wide and 24 rows long.
To determine the current dimensions of your tip window, use the stty(1) command.
If you are using a profile diskette, insert the profile diskette into the system's diskette drive.
The profile diskette contains a copy of the Solaris 8 Device Configuration Assistant in addition to profile information. If you are using PXE network boot to boot the system over the network, you must configure your system so that the system boots from the network and not from the diskette.
If you are using the system's DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive to install the Solaris 8 software, insert the Solaris 8 Intel Platform Edition DVD or the Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 Intel Platform Edition into the drive.
Decide how to boot the system.
If you boot from the Solaris 8 DVD or the Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2CD, insert the disc. You system's BIOS must support booting from a DVD or a CD.
From the network by using PXE network boot – Ensure that the capability is turned on by using your system's BIOS setup tool or your network adapter's configuration setup tool. For detailed instructions on configuring your system to use PXE network boot, see Solaris 8 (Intel Platform Edition) Hardware Compatibility List.
From a Diskette – Use the profile diskette that you inserted into the drive in Step 3 or insert the Solaris 8 Device Configuration Assistant Intel Platform Edition into the system's diskette drive.
You can access the boot diskette software by downloading and copying the software to a diskette from the Solaris Developer Connection at http://soldc.sun.com/support/drivers/dcs_diskettes.
If the system is off, turn the system on. If the system is on, reboot the system.
The Device Configuration Assistant identifies the system's devices.
On the Boot Solaris screen , select the device from which to boot the system. Select DVD, CD, Net, or Disk.
At the prompt, perform one of the following:
Select the type of installation you want to perform: 1 Solaris Interactive 2 Custom JumpStart Enter the number of your choice followed by the <ENTER> key. If you enter anything else, or if you wait for 30 seconds, an interactive installation will be started. |
To select the custom JumpStart method, perform one of the following actions:
If you do not type 2 or type a boot command within 30 seconds, the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program begins. You can stop the timer by typing any key on the command line.
Type 2 and press Enter.
To specify the location of the custom JumpStart configuration files, type the following command:
b install [[url:ask]] [[dhcp]] [[nowin]] |
If you did not preconfigure system information in the sysidcfg file, when prompted, answer the questions about system configuration.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.
When the JumpStart program finishes installing the Solaris software, the system reboots automatically.
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