Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
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1. Connect the disk and boot |
System Disk Connect the new disk and boot from a local or remote Solaris CD or DVD. | |
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Secondary Disk Connect the new disk and perform a reconfiguration boot, so that the system will recognize the disk. | |
2. Create slices and label the disk |
Create disk slices and label the disk if the disk manufacturer has not already done so. |
x86: How to Create a Solaris fdisk Partition and x86: How to Create Disk Slices and Label a Disk |
3. Create File Systems |
Create UFS file systems on the disk slices with the newfs command. You must create the root (/) or /usr file system (or both) for a system disk. | |
4. Restore File Systems |
Restore the root (/) or /usr file system (or both) on the system disk. If necessary, restore file systems on the secondary disk. | |
5. Install Boot Block |
System Disk Only. Install the boot block on the root (/) file system so that the system can boot. |