How to Create a Profile

1. Open a new text file (with a descriptive name) using the editor of your choice.

   You can create a new profile or edit one of the sample profiles in the JumpStart directory you created.

   The name of a profile should reflect how it will install the Solaris software on a system (for example, basic_install, eng_profile, or user_profile).

2. Add profile keywords and profile values to the profile.

   Refer to the following information as you edit the profile:

   • "Important Information about Creating Profiles"

   • "Profile Examples"

   • "Profile Keyword and Profile Value Descriptions"

3. Save the profile into the JumpStart directory.

   A profile should be owned by root and have permissions equal to 644.

4. Test the profile (optional).

   See "Testing a Profile" for detailed information.

Where to Go Next

This completes the procedure to create a profile. After you've created all your profiles, go to "Validating the rules File".