Task Map for Oracle Solaris 10 OS Installation

Use the Task Map to preview the installation process. This table identifies and describes the required tasks, and provides pointers to the instructions for performing that task.

Table 1 Task Map for the Oracle Solaris 10 OS Installation

Step	Task	Description	Relevant Topic(s)
1	Review the server Product Notes document for up-to-date information about the server.	Includes information about the supported versions of the Oracle Solaris 10 OS.	Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Product Notes
2	Review information about the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 10 OS.	Provides information about the Oracle Solaris 10 OS that is preinstalled on the server hard drive.	Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 10 OS Image
3	Choose an installation method.	Evaluate and select an installation method that meets the needs of your infrastructure.	Oracle Solaris Installation Methods
4	Ensure that the BIOS factory defaults are set.	Verify that the factory default settings in the BIOS are set prior to performing the operating system installation.	Verifying BIOS Settings for New Installations
5	Gather the Oracle Solaris 10 10/08 OS installation media.	The Oracle Solaris 10 OS is shipped with the CD and DVD media and documentation that you need to install the Solaris OS for both SPARC and x86 platforms.	You can download or order the media for Oracle Solaris 10 10/08 OS at: http://wikis.sun.com/display/SystemsComm/Sun+Fire+X2270+M2+Server
6	Perform the Solaris 10 10/08 OS installation.	The installation instructions in this section explain the initial steps for booting the installation media and launching the Solaris installation program. For further information about installing Solaris 10 10/08 OS, refer to the Solaris 10 Installation Guide: Basic Installations.	Oracle Solaris Installation Methods
7	Install driver(s) post installation, if necessary.	After performing the operating system installation, if applicable, install the required operating system device drivers for your system.	Installing System Device Driver(s) to Support Additional Hardware

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