This chapter describes how to use CD media to set up your network and systems to install the Solaris software from the network. Network installations enable you to install the Solaris software from a system that has access to the Solaris 9 disc images, called an install server, to other systems on the network. You copy the contents of the CD media to the install server's hard disk. Then, you can install the Solaris software from the network by using any of the Solaris installation methods. This chapter covers the following topics:
Task Map: Preparing to Install From the Network With CD Media
Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image
Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
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Use the setup_install_server(1M) command to copy the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD to the install server's hard disk. Use the add_to_install_server(1M) command to copy the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 CD and the Solaris 9 Languages CD to the install server's hard disk. Use the modify_install_server(1M) command to add the Solaris Web Start user interface software to the net installation image. | ||
If you want to install systems from the network that are not on the same subnet as the install server, you must create a boot server on the subnet to boot the systems. If you are using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), a boot server is not necessary. | ||
Use the add_install_client command to set up each system that you want to install from the network. Each system that you want to install needs to find the install server, the boot server if required, and configuration information on the network. |
Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image |
The install server contains the installation image needed to install systems from the network. You must create an install server to install the Solaris software on a system from the network. You do not always need to set up a separate boot server.
If you are using DHCP to set installation parameters or your install server and client are on the same subnet, you do not need a separate boot server.
If your install server and your client are not on the same subnet and you are not using DHCP, you must create separate boot servers for each subnet. You could create an install server for each subnet; however, install servers require more disk space.
This procedure creates a SPARC install server with SPARC CD media.
If you want to create an install server by using media of a platform different from the install server, for example, a SPARC system with x86 CD media, see Creating a Cross-Platform Install Server for CD Media.
This procedure assumes that the system is running the Volume Manager. If you are not using the Volume Manager to manage media, refer to System Administration Guide: Basic Administration for detailed information about managing removable media without the Volume Manager.
On the system that is to become the install server, become superuser.
The system must include a CD-ROM drive and be part of the site's network and name service. If you use a name service, the system must already be in a name service, such as NIS, NIS+, DNS, or LDAP. If you do not use a name service, you must distribute information about this system by following your site's policies.
Insert the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD in the system's drive.
Create a directory for the CD image.
# mkdir -p install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
Change to the Tools directory on the mounted disc.
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_9/Tools |
In the previous example, cdrom0 is the path to the drive that contains the Solaris operating environment CD media.
Copy the image in the drive to the install server's hard disk.
# ./setup_install_server install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
The setup_install_server command indicates whether you have enough disk space available for the Solaris 9 Software disc images. To determine available disk space, use the df -kl command.
Decide if you need to make the install server available for mounting.
If the install server is on the same subnet as the system to be installed or you are using DHCP, you do not need to create a boot server. Proceed to Step 10.
If the install server is not on the same subnet as the system to be installed and you are not using DHCP, complete the following steps.
Verify that the path to the install server's installation image is shared appropriately.
# share | grep install_dir_path |
Specifies the path to the boot-server installation image
If the path to the install server's directory is displayed and anon=0 is displayed in the options, proceed to Step 10.
If the path to the install server's directory is not displayed or you do not have anon=0 in the options, continue.
Make the install server available to the boot server by adding this entry to the /etc/dfs/dfstab file.
share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 -d "install server directory" install_dir_path |
Specifies the path to the boot server installation image
Make sure that the install server's directory path is correctly shared.
# ps -ef | grep nfsd |
If the nfsd daemon is not running, start it.
# /etc/init.d/nfs.server start |
If the nfsd daemon is running, share the install server.
# shareall |
Change directories to root (/).
# cd / |
Eject the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD.
Insert the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 CD in the system's CD-ROM drive.
Change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD.
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_9/Tools |
Copy the CD in the CD-ROM drive to the install server's hard disk.
# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
Change directories to root (/).
# cd / |
Eject the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 CD.
Insert the Solaris 9 Languages CD in the system's CD-ROM drive.
Change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD.
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Tools |
Copy the CD in the CD-ROM drive to the install server's hard disk.
# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
Change directories to root (/).
# cd / |
Decide if you want to enable users to use the Solaris Web Start installation method to boot a system and install the Solaris 9 software from a network.
If no, eject the Solaris 9 Languages CD and proceed to Step 25.
If yes, eject the Solaris 9 Languages CD and continue.
Insert the Solaris 9 Installation CD into the system's CD-ROM drive.
Change to the directory that contains modify_install_server on the mounted CD:
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 |
Copy the Solaris Web Start interface software to the install server.
# ./modify_install_server -p install_dir_path installer_miniroot_path |
Preserves the existing image's miniroot in install_dir_path/Solaris_9/Tools/Boot.orig
Specifies the directory where the Solaris Web Start interface is to be copied
Specifies the directory on the CD from which the Solaris Web Start interface is to be copied
Decide if you want to patch the files that are located in the miniroot (/install_dir_path/Solaris_9/Tools/Boot) on the net install image that was created by setup_install_server. Patching a file might be necessary if a boot image has problems.
If no, continue.
If yes, use the patchadd -C command to patch the files that are located in the miniroot.
Don't use the patchadd -C command unless you have read the Patch README instructions or have contacted your local Sun support office.
Decide if you need to create a boot server.
If you are using DHCP or the install server is on the same subnet as the system to be installed, you do not need to create a boot server. Proceed to Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image.
If you are not using DHCP and the install server and the client is on a different subnet, you must create a boot server. Proceed to Creating a Boot Server on a Subnet With a CD Image.
The following example illustrates how to create an install server by copying the following CDs to the install server's /export/home/s9cdsparc directory:
Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Languages CD
# mkdir -p /export/home/s9cdsparc # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0/Solaris_9/Tools # ./setup_install_server /export/home/s9cdsparc |
If you have a separate boot server, add these steps.
Add the following path to the /etc/dfs/dfstab file.
share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 -d "install server directory" \ /export/home/s9cdsparc |
Check if the nfsd daemon is running. If the nfsd daemon is not running, start it and share it.
# ps -ef | grep nfsd # /etc/init.d/nfs.server start # shareall |
Continue with the following steps.
If you do not need a boot server or have completed the steps for a separate boot server, continue.
# cd / # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_9/Tools # ./add_to_install_server /export/home/s9cdsparc # cd / # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Tools # ./add_to_install_server /export/home/s9cdsparc # cd / # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 # ./modify_install_server -p /export/home/s9cdsparc /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 |
In this example, each CD is inserted and automatically mounted before each of the commands. After each command, the CD is removed.
The install server contains the installation image needed to install systems from the network. You must create an install server to install the Solaris software on a system from the network. You do not always need to set up a separate boot server.
If you are using DHCP to set installation parameters or your install server and client are on the same subnet, you do not need a separate boot server.
If your install server and your client are not on the same subnet and you are not using DHCP, you must create separate boot servers for each subnet. You could create an install server for each subnet; however, install servers require more disk space.
This procedure creates an x86 install server with x86 CD media.
If you want to create an install server by using media of a platform different from the install server, for example, an x86 system with SPARC CD media, see Creating a Cross-Platform Install Server for CD Media.
This procedure assumes that the system is running the Volume Manager. If you are not using the Volume Manager to manage media, refer to System Administration Guide: Basic Administration for detailed information about managing removable media without the Volume Manager.
On the system that is to become the install server, become superuser.
The system must include a CD-ROM drive and be part of the site's network and name service. If you use a name service, the system must already be in a name service, such as NIS, NIS+, DNS, or LDAP. If you do not use a name service, you must distribute information about this system by following your site's policies.
Insert the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD in the system's drive.
Create a directory for the CD image.
# mkdir -p install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
Change to the Tools directory on the mounted disc.
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s2/Solaris_9/Tools |
In the previous example, cdrom0 is the path to the drive that contains the Solaris operating environment CD media.
Copy the image in the drive to the install server's hard disk.
# ./setup_install_server install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
The setup_install_server command indicates whether you have enough disk space available for the Solaris 9 Software disc images. To determine available disk space, use the df -kl command.
Decide if you need to make the install server available for mounting.
If the install server is on the same subnet as the system to be installed or you are using DHCP, you do not need to create a boot server. Proceed to Step 10.
If the install server is not on the same subnet as the system to be installed and you are not using DHCP, complete the following steps.
Verify that the path to the install server's installation image is shared appropriately.
# share | grep install_dir_path |
Specifies the path to the boot-server installation image
If the path to the install server's directory is displayed and anon=0 is displayed in the options, proceed to Step 10.
If the path to the install server's directory is not displayed or you do not have anon=0 in the options, continue.
Make the install server available to the boot server by adding this entry to the /etc/dfs/dfstab file.
share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 -d "install server directory" install_dir_path |
Specifies the path to the boot-server installation image
Make sure that the install server's directory path is correctly shared.
# ps -ef | grep nfsd |
If the nfsd daemon is not running, start it.
# /etc/init.d/nfs.server start |
If the nfsd daemon is running, share the install server.
# shareall |
Change directories to root (/).
# cd / |
Eject the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD.
Insert the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 CD in the system's CD-ROM drive.
Change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_9/Tools |
Copy the CD in the CD-ROM drive to the install server's hard disk.
# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
Change directories to root (/).
# cd / |
Eject the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 CD.
Insert the Solaris 9 Languages CD in the system's CD-ROM drive.
Change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Tools |
Copy the CD in the CD-ROM drive to the install server's hard disk.
# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
Change directories to root (/).
# cd / |
Decide if you want to enable users to use the Solaris Web Start installation method to boot a system and install the Solaris 9 software from a network.
If no, eject the Solaris 9 Languages CD and proceed to Step 25.
If yes, eject the Solaris 9 Languages CD and continue.
Insert the Solaris 9 Installation CD into the system's CD-ROM drive.
Change to the directory that contains modify_install_server on the mounted CD:
# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s2 |
Copy the Solaris Web Start interface software to the install server.
# ./modify_install_server -p install_dir_path installer_miniroot_path |
Preserves the existing image's miniroot in install_dir_path/Solaris_9/Tools/Boot.orig
Specifies the directory where the Solaris Web Start interface is to be copied
Specifies the directory on the CD from which the Solaris Web Start interface is to be copied
Decide if you want to patch the files that are located in the miniroot (/install_dir_path/Solaris_9/Tools/Boot) on the net install image that was created by setup_install_server. Patching a file might be necessary if a boot image has problems.
If no, continue.
If yes, use the patchadd -C command to patch the files that are located in the miniroot.
Don't use the patchadd -C command unless you have read the Patch README instructions or have contacted your local Sun support office.
Decide if you need to create a boot server.
If you are using DHCP or the install server is on the same subnet as the system to be installed, you do not need to create a boot server. Proceed to Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image.
If you are not using DHCP and the install server and the client is on a different subnet, you must create a boot server. Proceed to Creating a Boot Server on a Subnet With a CD Image.
The following example illustrates how to create an install server by copying the following CDs to the install server's /export/home/s9cdx86 directory:
Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition Languages CD
# mkdir -p /export/home/s9cdx86 # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s2/Solaris_9/Tools # ./setup_install_server /export/home/s9cdx86 |
If you have a separate boot server, add these steps.
Add the following path to the /etc/dfs/dfstab file:
share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 -d "install server directory" \ /export/home/s9cdx86 |
Check if the nfsd daemon is running. If the nfsd daemon is not running, start it and share it.
# ps -ef | grep nfsd # /etc/init.d/nfs.server start # shareall |
Continue with the following steps.
If you do not need a boot server or have completed the steps for a separate boot server, continue with the following steps.
# cd / # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_9/Tools # ./add_to_install_server /export/home/s9cdx86 # cd / # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Tools # ./add_to_install_server /export/home/s9cdx86 # cd / # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/s2 # ./modify_install_server -p /export/home/s9cdx86 /cdrom/cdrom0/s2 |
In this example, each CD is inserted and automatically mounted before each of the commands. After each command, the CD is removed.
If you need to use a CD of a platform different from the install server, you cannot read the CD in the install server. You need a remote system to read the CD. For example, if you are setting up a SPARC install server and need to use x86 CD media, you need a remote x86 system to read the CDs.
Use this procedure to create an x86 install server on a SPARC system with x86 CD media. You need the following:
A SPARC system
An x86 system with a CD-ROM drive
A set of CDs for the remote x86 system
Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition Languages CD
Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition Installation CD
This procedure assumes that the system is running the Volume Manager. If you are not using the Volume Manager to manage media, refer to System Administration Guide: Basic Administration for detailed information about managing removable media without the Volume Manager.
In this procedure, SPARC-system is the SPARC system that is to be the install server and remote-x86-system is the remote x86 system to be used with the x86 CD media.
On the remote x86 system, become superuser.
The system must include a CD-ROM drive and be part of the site's network and name service. If you use a name service, the system must also be in the NIS, NIS+, DNS, or LDAP name service. If you do not use a name service, you must distribute information about this system by following your site's policies.
On the remote x86 system, insert the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD into the system's drive.
On the remote x86 system, add the following entries to the /etc/dfs/dfstab file.
share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s2 |
On the remote x86 system, start the NFS daemon.
remote-x86-system# /etc/init.d/nfs.server start |
On the remote x86 system, verify that the CD is available to other systems by using the share command.
remote-x86-system# share - /cdrom/sol_9_x86/s0 ro,anon=0 " " - /cdrom/sol_9_x86/s2 ro,anon=0 " " |
In the previous sample output, sol_9_x86 refers to the Solaris 9 (x86 Platform Edition) operating environment. This text string varies for each version of the Solaris operating environment.
On the SPARC system that is to be the x86 install server, become superuser.
On the SPARC system, access the x86 CD by creating two directories for the appropriate mount points, one for the miniroot and one for the product.
SPARC-system# mkdir directory_name_s0 |
SPARC-system# mkdir directory_name_s2 |
Is the name of the directory to contain the miniroot from slice 0
Is the name of the directory to contain the product from slice 2
Verify that the CD is properly exported on the remote x86 system.
SPARC-system# showmount -e remote-x86-system export list for remote-x86-system: /cdrom/sol_9_x86/s0 (everyone) /cdrom/sol_9_x86/s2 (everyone) |
On the SPARC system, mount the remote x86 CD image.
SPARC-system# mount remote_x86_system_name:/cdrom/sol_9_x86/s0 directory_name_s0 |
SPARC-system# mount remote_x86_system_name:/cdrom/sol_9_x86/s2 directory_name_s2 |
On the SPARC system, change to the Tools directory on the mounted disc:
SPARC-system# cd /directory_name_s2/Solaris_9/Tools |
On the SPARC system, copy the disc in the drive to the install server's hard disk in the directory you've created by using the setup_install_server command:
SPARC-system# ./setup_install_server -t directory_name_s0 install_dir_path |
Specifies the path to a boot image if you want to use a boot image other than the one in the Tools directory on the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 CD.
Is the name of the directory that contains the miniroot from slice 0.
Specifies the directory where the disc image is to be copied. The directory must be empty.
The setup_install_server command indicates whether you have enough disk space available for the Solaris 9 Software disc images. To determine available disk space, use the df -kl command.
On the SPARC system, change to the top directory.
SPARC-system# cd / |
On the SPARC system, unmount both directories.
SPARC-system# unmount directory_name_s0 |
SPARC-system# unmount directory_name_s2 |
On the x86 system, unshare both CD-ROM slices.
remote x86 system# unshare /cdrom/sol_9_x86/s0 |
remote x86 system# unshare /cdrom/sol_9_x86/s2 |
On the x86 system, eject the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD.
Insert the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD into the SPARC system's CD-ROM drive.
On the SPARC system, change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:
SPARC-system# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_9/Tools |
On the SPARC system, copy the CD to the install server's hard disk:
SPARC-system# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
Eject the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD.
On the SPARC system, insert the Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition Languages CD into the SPARC system's CD-ROM drive and mount the CD.
On the SPARC system, change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:
SPARC-system# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Tools |
On the SPARC system, copy the CD to the install server's hard disk:
SPARC-system# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
Decide if you want to enable users to use the Solaris Web Start installation method to boot a system and install the Solaris 9 software from a network.
If no, eject the Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition Languages CD and proceed to Step 31.
If yes, eject the Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition Languages CD and continue.
On the remote x86 system, insert the Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition Installation CD into the x86 system's CD-ROM drive.
On the remote x86 system, add the following entry to the /etc/dfs/dfstab file.
share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s2 |
On the remote x86 system, start the NFS daemon.
remote-x86-system# /etc/init.d/nfs.server start |
On the remote x86 system, verify that the CD is available to other systems:
remote-x86-system# share - /cdrom/multi_sol_9_x86/s0 ro,anon=0 " " - /cdrom/multi_sol_9_x86/s2 ro,anon=0 " " |
On the SPARC system, mount the slices on the CD.
SPARC-system# mount remote_x86_system_name:/cdrom/multi_sol_9_x86/s0 directory_name_s0 SPARC-system# mount remote_x86_system_name:/cdrom/multi_sol_9_x86/s2 directory_name_s2 |
On the SPARC system, change to the directory that contains modify_install_server on the mounted CD:
SPARC-system# cd directory_name_s2 |
Copy the Solaris Web Start interface software to the install server.
SPARC-system# ./modify_install_server -p install_dir_path directory_name_s0 |
Preserves the existing image's miniroot in install_dir_path/Solaris_9/Tools/Boot.orig
Specifies the directory where the Solaris Web Start interface is to be copied
Name of the directory to contain the miniroot from slice 0
Decide if you want to patch the files that are located in the miniroot (Solaris_9/Tools/Boot) on the net installation image that was created by setup_install_server.
If no, proceed to the next step.
If yes, use the patchadd -C command to patch the files that are located in the miniroot.
Don't use the patchadd -C command unless you have read the Patch README instructions or have contacted your local Sun support office.
Decide if you need to create a boot server.
If the install server is on the same subnet as the system to be installed or you are using DHCP, you do not need to create a boot server. See Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image.
If the install server is not on the same subnet as the system to be installed and you are not using DHCP, you must create a boot server. For detailed instructions on how to create a boot server, refer to To Create a Boot Server on a Subnet With a CD Image.
The following example illustrates how to create an x86 install server on a SPARC system that is named rosemary. The following x86 CDs are copied from a remote x86 system that is named tadpole to the SPARC install server's /export/home/s9cdx86 directory.
Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 x86 Platform Edition Languages CD
Solaris 9 Installation Multilingual x86 Platform Edition CD
On the remote x86 system:
tadpole (remote-x86-system)# share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 tadpole (remote-x86-system)# share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s2 tadpole (remote-x86-system)# /etc/init.d/nfs.server start |
On the SPARC system:
rosemary (SPARC-system)# mkdir /x86S0 rosemary (SPARC-system)# mkdir /x86S2 rosemary (SPARC-system)# mount tadpole:/cdrom/sol_9_x86/s0 /x86S0 rosemary (SPARC-system)# mount tadpole:/cdrom/sol_9_x86/s0 /x86S2 rosemary (SPARC-system)# cd /x86S2/Solaris_9/Tools rosemary (SPARC-system)# ./setup_install_server -t /x86S0 /export/home/s9cdx86 rosemary (SPARC-system)# cd / rosemary (SPARC-system)# unmount /x86S0 rosemary (SPARC-system)# unmount /x86S2 tadpole (remote-x86-system) unshare /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 tadpole (remote-x86-system) unshare /cdrom/cdrom0/s2 rosemary (SPARC-system)# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_9/Tools rosemary (SPARC-system)# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/s9cdx86 rosemary (SPARC-system)# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Tools rosemary (SPARC-system)# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/s9cdx86 |
On the remote x86 system:
tadpole (remote-x86-system)# share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 tadpole (remote-x86-system)# share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s2 tadpole (remote-x86-system)# /etc/init.d/nfs.server start |
On the SPARC system:
rosemary (SPARC-system)# mount remote_x86_system_name:/cdrom/sol_9_x86 /x86S0 rosemary (SPARC-system)# mount remote_x86_system_name:/cdrom/sol_9_x86 /x86S2 rosemary (SPARC-system)# cd /x86S2 rosemary (SPARC-system)# ./modify_install_server -p /export/home/s9cdx86 /x86S0 |
In this example, each CD is inserted and automatically mounted before each of the commands. After each command, the CD is removed.
Use this procedure to create a SPARC install server on an x86 system with SPARC CD media. You need the following:
An x86 system
A SPARC system with a CD-ROM drive
A set of CDs for the remote SPARC system
Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Languages CD
Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Installation CD
This procedure assumes that the system is running the Volume Manager. If you are not using the Volume Manager to manage media, refer to System Administration Guide: Basic Administration for detailed information about managing removable media without the Volume Manager.
In this procedure, x86-system is the x86 system that is to be the install server and remote-SPARC-system is the remote SPARC system to be used with the SPARC CD media.
On the remote SPARC system, become superuser.
The system must include a CD-ROM drive and be part of the site's network and name service. If you use a name service, the system must also be in the NIS, NIS+, DNS, or LDAP name service. If you do not use a name service, you must distribute information about this system by following your site's policies.
On the remote SPARC system, insert the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD into the system's drive.
On the remote SPARC system, add the following entries to the /etc/dfs/dfstab file.
share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s1 |
On the remote SPARC system, start the NFS daemon.
remote-SPARC-system# /etc/init.d/nfs.server start |
On the remote SPARC system, verify that the CD is available to other systems by using the share command.
remote-SPARC-system# share - /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 ro,anon=0 " " - /cdrom/cdrom0/s1 ro,anon=0 " " |
On the x86 system that is to be the SPARC install server, become superuser.
On the x86 system, access the SPARC CD by creating two directories for the appropriate mount points, one for the miniroot and one for the product.
x86-system# mkdir directory_name_s0 |
x86-system# mkdir directory_name_s1 |
Is the name of the directory to contain the product from slice 0
Is the name of the directory to contain the miniroot from slice 1
Verify that the CD is properly exported on the remote x86 system.
x86-system# showmount -e remote-SPARC-system export list for remote-SPARC-system: /cdrom/sol_9_sparc/s0 (everyone) /cdrom/sol_9_sparc/s1 (everyone) |
On the x86 system, mount the remote SPARC CD image.
x86-system# mount remote_SPARC_system_name:/cdrom/cdrom0/s0 directory_name_s0 |
x86-system# mount remote_SPARC_system_name:/cdrom/cdrom0/s1 directory_name_s1 |
On the x86 system, change to the Tools directory on the mounted disc:
x86-system# cd /directory_name_s0/Solaris_9/Tools |
On the x86 system, copy the disc in the drive to the install server's hard disk in the directory you've created by using the setup_install_server command:
x86-system# ./setup_install_server -t directory_name_s1 install_dir_path |
Specifies the path to a boot image if you want to use a boot image other than the one in the Tools directory on the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 CD.
Is the name of the directory that contains the miniroot from slice 1.
Specifies the directory where the disc image is to be copied. The directory must be empty.
The setup_install_server command indicates whether you have enough disk space available for the Solaris 9 Software disc images. To determine available disk space, use the df -kl command.
On the x86 system, change to the top directory.
x86-system# cd / |
On the x86 system, unmount both directories.
x86-system# unmount directory_name_s0 |
x86-system# unmount directory_name_s1 |
On the SPARC system, unshare both CD-ROM slices.
remote-SPARC-system# unshare /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 |
remote-SPARC-system# unshare /cdrom/cdrom0/s2 |
On the SPARC system, eject the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD.
Insert the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD into the x86 system's CD-ROM drive.
On the x86 system, change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:
x86-system# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_9/Tools |
On the x86 system, copy the CD to the install server's hard disk:
x86-system# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
Eject the Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD.
On the x86 system, insert the Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Languages CD into the x86 system's CD-ROM drive and mount the CD.
On the x86 system, change to the Tools directory on the mounted CD:
x86-system# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Tools |
On the x86 system, copy the CD to the install server's hard disk:
x86-system# ./add_to_install_server install_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the CD image is to be copied
Decide if you want to enable users to use the Solaris Web Start installation method to boot a system and install the Solaris 9 software from a network.
If no, eject the Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Languages CD and proceed to Step 31.
If yes, eject the Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Languages CD and continue.
On the remote SPARC system, insert the Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Installation CD into the SPARC system's CD-ROM drive.
On the remote SPARC system, add the following entry to the /etc/dfs/dfstab file.
share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s1 |
On the remote SPARC system, start the NFS daemon.
remote-SPARC-system# /etc/init.d/nfs.server start |
On the remote SPARC system, verify that the CD is available to other systems:
remote-SPARC-system# share - /cdrom/multi_sol_9_x86/s0 ro,anon=0 " " - /cdrom/multi_sol_9_x86/s1 ro,anon=0 " " |
In the previous sample output, multi_sol_9_x86 refers to the Solaris 9 (x86 Platform Edition) operating environment. This text string varies for each version of the Solaris operating environment.
On the x86 system, mount the slices on the CD.
x86-system# mount remote_SPARC_system_name:/cdrom/cdrom0/s0 directory_name_s0 x86-system# mount remote_SPARC_system_name:/cdrom/cdrom0/s1 directory_name_s1 |
On the x86 system, change to the directory that contains modify_install_server on the mounted CD:
x86-system# cd directory_name_s0 |
Copy the Solaris Web Start interface software to the install server.
x86-system# ./modify_install_server -p install_dir_path directory_name_s1 |
Preserves the existing image's miniroot in install_dir_path/Solaris_9/Tools/Boot.orig
Specifies the directory where the Solaris Web Start interface is to be copied
Name of the directory to contain the miniroot from slice 1
Decide if you want to patch the files that are located in the miniroot (Solaris_9/Tools/Boot) on the net install image that was created by setup_install_server.
If no, proceed to the next step.
If yes, use the patchadd -C command to patch the files that are located in the miniroot.
Don't use the patchadd -C unless you have read the Patch README instructions or have contacted your local Sun support office.
Decide if you need to create a boot server.
If the install server is on the same subnet as the system to be installed or you are using DHCP, you do not need to create a boot server. See Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image.
If the install server is not on the same subnet as the system to be installed and you are not using DHCP, you must create a boot server. For detailed instructions on how to create a boot server, refer to To Create a Boot Server on a Subnet With a CD Image.
The following example illustrates how to create a SPARC install server on an x86 system that is named richards. The following SPARC CDs are copied from a remote SPARC system that is named simpson to the x86 install server's /export/home/s9cdsparc directory.
Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD
Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Languages CD
Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Installation CD
On the remote SPARC system:
simpson (remote-SPARC-system)# share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 simpson (remote-SPARC-system)# share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s1 simpson (remote-SPARC-system)# /etc/init.d/nfs.server start |
On the x86 system:
richards (x86-system)# mkdir /sparcS0 richards (x86-system)# mkdir /sparcS1 richards (x86-system)# mount simpson:/cdrom/cdrom0/s0 /sparcS0 richards (x86-system)# mount simpson:/cdrom/cdrom0/s1 /sparcS1 richards (x86-system)# cd /sparcS0/Solaris_9/Tools richards (x86-system)# ./setup_install_server -t /sparcS0 /export/home/s9cdsparc richards (x86-system)# cd / richards (x86-system)# unmount /sparcS0 richards (x86-system)# unmount /sparcS1 |
On the remote SPARC system:
simpson (remote-SPARC-system) unshare /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 simpson (remote-SPARC-system) unshare /cdrom/cdrom0/s1 |
On the x86 system:
richards (x86-system)# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_9/Tools richards (x86-system)# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/s9cdsparc richards (x86-system)# cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Tools richards (x86-system)# ./add_to_install_server /export/home/s9cdsparc |
On the remote SPARC system:
simpson (remote-SPARC-system)# share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s0 simpson (remote-SPARC-system)# share -F nfs -o ro,anon=0 /cdrom/cdrom0/s1 simpson (remote-SPARC-system)# /etc/init.d/nfs.server start |
On the x86 system:
richards (x86-system)# mount remote_SPARC_system_name:/cdrom/cdrom0 /sparcS0 richards (x86-system)# mount remote_SPARC_system_name:/cdrom/cdrom0 /sparcS1 richards (x86-system)# cd /sparcS0 richards (x86-system)# ./modify_install_server -p /export/home/s9cdsparc /sparcS1 |
In this example, each CD is inserted and automatically mounted before each of the commands. After each command, the CD is removed.
You must create an install server to install the Solaris software on a system from the network. You do not always need to set up a boot server. A boot server contains enough of the boot software to boot systems from the network, and then the install server completes the installation of the Solaris software.
If you are using DHCP to set installation parameters or your install server and client are on the same subnet, you do not need a boot server. Proceed to Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image.
If your install server and your client are not on the same subnet and you are not using DHCP, you must create separate boot servers for each subnet. You could create an install server for each subnet; however, install servers require more disk space.
On the system you intend to make the boot server for the subnet, log in and become superuser.
The system must include a local CD-ROM drive or have access to the remote Solaris 9 disc images, which are normally on the install server. If you use a name service, the system should be in the name service. If you do not use a name service, you must distribute information about this system by following your site's policies.
Mount the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD image from the install server.
# mount -F nfs -o ro server_name:path /mnt |
Is the install server name and absolute path to the disc image
Create a directory for the boot image.
# mkdir -p boot_dir_path |
Specifies the directory where the boot software is to be copied
Change to the Tools directory on the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD image.
# cd /mnt/Solaris_9/Tools |
Copy the boot software to the boot server.
# ./setup_install_server -b boot_dir_path |
Specifies to set up the system as a boot server
Specifies the directory where the boot software is to be copied
The setup_install_server command indicates whether you have enough disk space available for the images. To determine available disk space, use the df -kl command.
Change directories to root (/).
# cd / |
Unmount the installation image.
# umount /mnt |
You are now ready to set up systems to be installed from the network. See Adding Systems to Be Installed From the Network With a CD Image.
The following example illustrates how to create a boot server on a subnet. These commands copy the boot software from the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD image to /export/install/boot on the system's local disk.
# mount -F nfs -o ro crystal:/export/install/boot /mnt # mkdir -p /export/install/boot # cd /mnt/Solaris_9/Tools # ./setup_install_server -b /export/install/boot # cd / # umount /mnt |
In this example, the disc is inserted and automatically mounted before the command. After the command, the disc is removed.
After you create an install server and, if necessary, a boot server, you must set up each system that you want to install from the network. Each system that you want to install needs to find the following:
An install server
A boot server if it is required
The sysidcfg file if you use a sysidcfg file to preconfigure system information
A name server if you use a name service to preconfigure system information
The profile in the JumpStart directory on the profile server if you are using the custom JumpStart installation method
Use the following add_install_client procedure for setting up install servers and clients. Also, see the example procedures for the following:
If you are using DHCP to set installation parameters, see Example 12–6.
If your install server and client are on the same subnet, see Example 12–7.
If your install server and your client are not on the same subnet and you are not using DHCP, see Example 12–8.
For more options to use with this command, see the man page, add_install_client(1M).
If you have a boot server, make sure you have shared the install server installation image. See the procedure “To Create an Install Server,” Step 6.
On the install server or boot server, become superuser.
If you use the NIS, NIS+, DNS, or LDAP name service, verify that the following information about the system to be installed has been added to the name service:
Host name
IP address
Ethernet address
For more information on name services, see System Administration Guide: Naming and Directory Services (DNS, NIS, and LDAP).
Change to the Tools directory on the Solaris 9 CD image on the install server:
# cd /install_dir_path/Solaris_9/Tools |
Specifies the path to the Tools directory
Set up the client system to be installed from the network.
# ./add_install_client [[-d]] [[-s install_server:install_dir_path]] \ [[-c jumpstart_server:jumpstart_dir_path]] [[-p server:path]] \ [[-t boot_image_path]] client_name platform_group |
Specifies that the client is to use DHCP to obtain the network install parameters.
For x86 clients, use this option to boot the systems from the network by using PXE network boot.
Specifies the name and path to the install server.
install_server is the host name of the install server
install_dir_path is the absolute path to the Solaris 9 CD image
Specifies a JumpStart directory for custom JumpStart installations. jumpstart_server is the host name of the server on which the JumpStart directory is located. jumpstart_dir_path is the absolute path to the JumpStart directory.
Specifies the path to the sysidcfg file for preconfiguring system information. sysid_server is either a valid host name or an IP address for the server that contains the file. path is the absolute path to the directory containing the sysidcfg file.
Specifies the path to an alternate boot image if you want to use a boot image other than the one in the Tools directory on the Solaris 9 net installation image, CD, or DVD.
Is the name of the system to be installed from the network. This name is not the host name of the install server.
Is the platform group of the system to be installed. A detailed list of platform groups appears in Appendix C, Platform Names and Groups (Reference).
The following example illustrates how to add an install client when you are using DHCP to set installation parameters on the network. The install client is named basil, which is an UltraTM 5 system. The file system /export/home/s9cdsparc/Solaris_9/Tools contains the add_install_client command.
For more information on how to use DHCP to set installation parameters for network installations, see “Supporting Solaris Network Installation with the DHCP Service (Task Map)” in System Administration Guide: IP Services.
sparc_install_server# cd /export/home/s9cdsparc/Solaris_9/Tools sparc_install_server# ./add_install_client -d basil sun4u |
The following example illustrates how to add an install client that is on the same subnet as the install server. The install client is named basil, which is an UltraTM 5 system. The file system /export/home/s9cdsparc/Solaris_9/Tools contains the add_install_client command.
install_server# cd /export/home/s9cdsparc/Solaris_9/Tools install_server# ./add_install_client basil sun4u |
The following example illustrates how to add an install client to a boot server. The install client is named rose, which is an UltraTM 5 system. Run the command on the boot server. The -s option is used to specify an install server that is named rosemary, which contains a Solaris 9 CD image in /export/home/s9cdsparc.
boot_server# cd /export/home/s9cdsparc/Solaris_9/Tools boot_server# ./add_install_client -s rosemary:/export/home/s9cdsparc rose sun4u |
The following example illustrates how to add an x86 install client to an install server when you are using DHCP to set installation parameters on the network. The -d option is used to specify that clients are to use the DHCP protocol for configuration. If you plan to use PXE network boot, you must use the DHCP protocol. The DHCP class name SUNW.i86pc indicates that this command applies to all Solaris x86 network boot clients, not just a single client. The -s option is used to specify that the clients are to be installed from the install server that is named rosemary. This server contains a Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD image in /export/home/s9cdx86.
For more information on how to use DHCP to set installation parameters for network installations, see “Supporting Solaris Network Installation with the DHCP Service (Task Map)” in System Administration Guide: IP Services.
install server# cd /export/boot/Solaris_9/Tools install server# ./add_install_client -d -s rosemary:/export/home/s9cdx86 SUNW.\ i86pc i86pc |