Solaris 8 Advanced Installation Guide

Using DHCP to Provide Network Installation Parameters

When using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), you do not need to create a separate boot server. Once you have created the install server, you add clients to the network with the add_install_client command. With the add_install_client's -d option, you can set up client systems for Solaris installation from the network using DHCP. DHCP provides the network parameters that are necessary for installation. For information on DHCP options for installation parameters, see System Administration Guide, Volume 3.