Running Solaris Web Start

You can use Solaris Web Start to install the Solaris software on a new system or over a previously installed system. You can't use Solaris Web Start to upgrade a system from a previous version of the Solaris software.

Installing Solaris over a previous installation wipes out all the software and data that was previously stored on the system disk. Depending on the size of the system disk and on what software you choose to install, Solaris Web Start may also wipe out existing data on other disks.

1. Insert the Solaris CD into the system's CD-ROM drive.

2. Insert the Solaris Device Configuration Assistant diskette into the system's boot diskette drive (usually the A: drive).

3. If the system is off, turn it on. If the system is on, reboot it.

   The Device Configuration Assistant program runs to identify the system's devices.

4. Boot from the system's CD-ROM drive (CD) or from an install server on the network (NET).

   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 [ ] DISK: IDE(ATA) QUANTUM FIREBALL1080A Target: 0; Port: 1F0-1F7, 3F6-3F7; IRQ: 14 [ ] CD : IDE(ATA) IBM-H2344-A4 Target: 0; Port 1F0-1F7, 3F6-3F7; IRQ: 14

   If you choose to boot from an install server on the network, you must have an install server set up. See "About Using Solaris Web Start With an Install Server" for more details.

5. Select Solaris Web Start.

   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.

6. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer's screen.