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Oracle Solaris 11 Express Distribution Constructor Guide     Oracle Solaris 11 Express 11/10
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Document Information

1.  Introduction to the Distribution Constructor

2.  Design and Build Oracle Solaris Images

3.  x86: Design and Build a Virtual Machine

What is a Virtual Machine?

What is the Final Product?

System Requirements for Building Virtual Machines

How to Build a Virtual Machine

Get an AI Boot Image

Providing a Boot Image

Optional: Customize Build Specifications

Build the Virtual Machine

Troubleshooting During the Build

Further Information

A.  Custom Finalizer Scripts, Examples

Build the Virtual Machine

After you have customized the Virtual Machine manifest, you are ready to build a Virtual Machine. Run the distro_const utility to build the Virtual Machine, using optional checkpoints to pause, test, and resume the build as needed. For instructions about using the distro_const utility, see Building an Image.