How to Install Software With the Product Registry (GUI Tasks)

You can use Product Registry to find software and launch the Solaris Web Start program, which leads you through the installation of that software.

1. Become superuser or assume an equivalent role.

2. Start the Product Registry tool.

   # prodreg

   The Solaris Product Registry window is displayed.

3. Decide if you are installing from a CD, a DVD, or from the network. Select one of the following:

   • If you are installing from a CD, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.

   • If you are installing from a DVD, insert the DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.

   • If you are installing from the network, locate the net image of the software that you want to install.

4. To view the list of installed and registered software, click the turner control.

5. Click the New Install button at the bottom of the Solaris Product Registry window.

   The Product Registry displays the Select Installer dialog box, which initially points to the /cdrom directory or the directory you are in.

6. Select directories to find the Solaris Web Start program installer.

   Solaris Web Start installers are located in various directories on the CDs and on the DVD. For specific information about CD and DVD structures, see “Organization of Solaris 9 Media (Reference)” in Solaris 9 Installation Guide.

   • Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 and 2 of 2 CD.

   • Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 CD.

   • Solaris 9 Documentation CD.

   • Solaris 9 Languages CD. The Solaris Web Start program automatically starts when the CD is inserted.

7. When you find the installer you want, select its name in the Files box.

8. Click OK.

   The installer you selected is launched.

9. Follow the directions that are displayed by the installer to install the software.