Implementing Pools on a System

Pools can be implemented on a system by using one of these methods.

1. When the Solaris software boots, an init script checks if the /etc/pooladm.conf file exists. If this file is found, then pooladm is invoked to make this configuration the active pools configuration. The system creates a private configuration file to reflect the organization that is requested in /etc/pooladm.conf, and the machine's resources are partitioned accordingly.

2. When the Solaris environment is up and running, a pools configuration can either be activated (if it is not already present) or modified by using the pooladm command. By default, pooladm operates on /etc/pooladm.conf. However, you can optionally specify an alternate location and file name, and use this file to update the pools configuration.