This module describes how to plan and install the Solaris operating environment.
Make sure these instructions are for you.
If You Are Installing Solaris From ... |
Then Go To ... |
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A CD-ROM drive attached to your system |
Step 2. |
A remote CD-ROM drive on the network |
Solaris Advanced Installation Guide in the Solaris server product box. |
Does your system already have a previous version of the Solaris operating environment installed?
If yes, see the module Upgrading Solaris in this book.
If no, go to step 3.
Make sure your hardware is supported.
Go see the module Supported Hardware in this book and check the following sections.
See This Section ... |
Which Lists ... |
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General Requirements |
Minimum requirements such as memory, bus, disk interface, CPU. |
Supported Systems |
Systems that are supported |
Supported Devices |
If you've added a device, see the module Configuring Devices to see if there is a Device Reference page with additional instructions. |
Do you want to preserve the system's existing operating system data?
Many x86 based systems come preinstalled with an operating system that uses the entire disk. For the existing operating system to co-exist on the same disk with the Solaris operating environment you must:
Back up your operating system and/or user data
Create an fdisk partition for both operating environments when you're installing the Solaris operating environment
Restore the files to the non-Solaris fdisk partition after the Solaris operating environment is installed.
For detailed instructions, see the module Preserving Existing Operating Systems in this book.
If your system is attached to a network, gather system information.
Use the following table to gather system information that you may be asked to supply during installation. Collecting this information now will save you time during installation.
If the system you're installing already has a previous version of the Solaris operating environment, you can find system information by using the commands shown.
If the system you're installing does not have the Solaris operating environment installed, the only way to get this information is to ask your system administrator or whoever has set up your network.
Network Information You May Need to Supply |
Example |
Command for Finding Information |
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System's name (host name) |
crater |
/usr/bin/uname -u |
Primary network interface |
le0 |
ifconfig -a |
IP address |
129.221.2.1 |
ypmatch system_name host or nismatch system_name hosts.org_dir |
Domain name |
chandy.West.Arp.COM |
usr/bin/domainname |
System part of a subnet? |
Yes |
Check for existing subnet in /etc/netmasks |
Netmask |
255.255.255.0 |
more /etc/netmasks |
Plan disk space.
Before installing the Solaris operating environment, use the following tables to determine your disk space needs beyond the required Solaris software group.
Space for Software |
For More Information See ... |
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Select a Solaris software group:
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See Table 1-1 for software descriptions. |
Add co-packaged Solaris software Add vendor or third-party software |
See the module Adding Software After Installation in this book. See appropriate documentation. |
Add space for /home directory applications (for example, mail, personal files, application files) |
n/a |
Table 1-1 Software Group Contents and Total Sizes
Decide which installation method to use for installing the software in your product box.
Insert the Configuration Assistant diskette into the system's a: diskette drive.
Insert the Solaris CD into the system's CD-ROM drive.
Prepare the system to boot.
If the System Is ... |
Then ... |
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Off |
Turn on the system components. |
On
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If the system is running the Solaris operating environment, enter the following commands: $ su root # init 0
If prompted, type any key to reboot the system, or use the reset button to restart the system if the system is shutdown. |
Upon turning on your system, a diagnostic program (called the Configuration Assistant) is run to check your hardware for any devices that you've added to a supported system that are in conflict. If there are any, you'll be prompted to fix them before continuing.
Boot the system from the local CD-ROM (CD).
Boot Solaris Select one of the identified devices to boot Solaris. > To make a selection, use the arrow keys, then press Enter to mark it [X]. Boot Solaris -------------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] NET : Xircom Pocket Ethernet parallel port card Port: 3BC-3BF; IRQ: 7 [ ] CD : IDE(ATA) IBM-H2344-A4 Target: 0; Port 1F0-1F7, 3F6-3F7; IRQ: 14 |
Choose the Interactive or Solaris Web Start option.
Do not select 2 - Custom JumpStart; this is an advanced installation that requires previous setup to automate installations. It is described in theAdvanced Installation Guide in the Solaris server product box.
Select the type of installation you want to perform: 1 Solaris Interactive 2 Custom JumpStart 3 Solaris Web Start 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. |
If you experience any problems from this point on, go to the module Troubleshooting During Installation in this book.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Solaris operating environment.
You are now in the hands of the Solaris installation program. This menu-driven, interactive program guides you step-by-step through installing the Solaris operating environment; it also has online help to answer your questions.
Now that you're done installing the Solaris operating environment, you can:
Task |
Which Is Found In ... |
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Add other co-packaged software | |
Install Solaris online documentation | |
Install patches to the Solaris operating environment |
Release Notes for Solaris 2.6 or Locale-Specific Release Notes |