Determine if you need to preserve an existing operating system and user data.

If the existing operating system on the system uses the entire disk, you must preserve the existing operating system so it can co-exist with the Oracle Solaris 10 8/11 software. This decision determines how to specify the fdisk(1M) keyword in the system's profile.

Check if the system is supported.

Check the hardware documentation for system support in the Oracle Solaris environment.

Hardware manufacturer's documentation

Check if the system has enough disk space for the Oracle Solaris software.

Verify that you have planned enough space to install the Oracle Solaris software on your system.

(Optional) Set system parameters.

You can preconfigure system information to avoid being prompted for the information during the installation or upgrade.

Prepare the system for custom JumpStart installation.

Create and validate a rules file and profile files.

(Optional) Prepare optional custom JumpStart features.

If you are using begin scripts, finish scripts, or other optional features, prepare the scripts or files.

Chapter 4, Using Optional Custom JumpStart Features (Tasks) and Chapter 5, Creating Custom Rule and Probe Keywords (Tasks)

(Optional) Prepare to install the Oracle Solaris software from the network.

To install a system from a remote Oracle Solaris Operating System for x86 Platforms DVD or Oracle Solaris Software For x86 Platforms CD image, you need to set up the system to boot and install from an install server or a boot server.

(Optional) Prepare for a Flash Archive installation.

Set up specifics for a Flash Archive installation.

Perform an installation or upgrade.

Boot the system to initiate the installation or upgrade.