Update System Types

Host Manager initially marks the system types of previously added systems as generic. However, you can choose Update System Types from the File menu to probe previously added systems and attempt to automatically determine their system types. If Host Manager cannot determine the system type (for example, the system is not running the Solaris software) the systems will stay marked as generic.

Previously added systems running Solaris 2.5 release or compatible versions must also have the Solstice AdminSuite software installed for Host Manager to automatically update their system type.

The system type information is stored in the bootparams file in the local /etc files or a name service database. Host Manager will either modify an existing bootparams entry or add a new one such as the following for a Solaris standalone system named mars:

mars boottype=:st