How to Install Software With the Solaris Web Start Program

This procedure assumes that the system is running volume management (vold). If your system is not running volume management, see Chapter 18, Accessing Removable Media (Tasks) for information on accessing removable media without volume management.

1. Become superuser or assume an equivalent role.

2. Decide to install 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 insert the Solaris 9 Languages CD, the Solaris Web Start program starts automatically. Proceed to Step 6.

   • 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 you want to install.

3. Change directories to find the Solaris Web Start installer.

   Solaris Web Start installers are located in various directories on the CDs and on the DVD.

   • Solaris 9 Software 1 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.

   For specific information about CD and DVD structures, see “Organization of Solaris 9 Media (Reference)” in Solaris 9 Installation Guide.

4. Follow the instructions to install the software.

   • From a file manager, double-click Installer or installer.

   • From the command line, type the following:

     % ./installer [options]

     -nodisplay	Runs the installer without a GUI.
     -noconsole	Runs without any interactive text console device. Use this option with the -nodisplay option when you include the installer command in a UNIX script for installing software.

     Follow the instructions to install the software.

5. Double-click Installer or installer.

   An Installer window is displayed, followed by the Solaris Web Start dialog box.

6. Follow the directions on the screen to install the software.

7. When you have finished adding software, click Exit.

   The Solaris Web Start program exits.