Solaris Express 1/06 Issues

The following issues apply to the Solaris Express 1/06 release.

x86: Graphics of Sun Java Desktop System Might Become Corrupted After Installation (6358446)

The graphics of the Sun Java Desktop System (Java DS) might become corrupted if you install the Solaris Express 1/06 software in the following manner:

• You install the software by using the DVD media or a DVD image on the network.

• You configure the system to use the Xorg X server.

The error is observed on systems that use certain Matrox graphics cards such as the Millennium G450, AGP, DualHead card, or the Millennium G400 card.

No error messages are displayed. However, you might observe the following symptoms on all GNOME applications:

• Icons and window titles exhibit unassigned colors.

• Buttons overlap.

• The positions of icons are unstable.

Workaround: None.

ZFS Administration Application Not Immediately Available After Installation (6356098)

The SUNWzfsg package, which contains the ZFS Administration Application, is installed by default together with the Solaris Express 1/06 software. After the installation, the Sun Web Console might not be enabled at the initial system boot. Consequently, the ZFS Administration Application becomes inaccessible. When you attempt to start the application by accessing the URL https://host:6789, the connection is refused.

The error occurs when you perform a Solaris installation by using a network installation image or DVD media. If you use Solaris Express Software CDs to install, no error occurs.

Workaround: Perform the following steps:

1. Become superuser.

2. Manually start the web server.

   # /usr/sbin/smcwebserver start

During subsequent system reboots, the Sun Web Console starts automatically.

x86: Adding Driver Updates Might Cause Failure of Network Configuration (6353146)

Installation of the Solaris Express 1/06 might fail while you are adding Driver Updates (DU), which are also known as Install Time Updates (ITU). This error occurs if you are using the GUI to install the Solaris Express 1/06 software.

The following message is displayed:

Unable to run cmd: /usr/sbin/sysidput

Workaround: Use either of the following workaround.

• Workaround 1: Configure the installation to use DHCP to gather network configuration information.

• Workaround 2: Use a text-based installation method.

  • If you are performing the text-based installation in a desktop session, follow these steps.

    1. After you have finished adding ITUs, type Ctrl-c instead of typing e.

    2. Choose option 3.

  • If you specify a serial console to use during the installation, follow these steps.

    1. After you have finished adding ITUs, type Ctrl-c instead of typing e.

    2. Choose option 4.