Installing Oracle® Solaris 11.2 Systems

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Updated: July 2014
 
 

Comparing Installation Options

The following table compares the capabilities of the various installation options.

Table 1-1  Installation Options
Installation Option
For More Information
Minimal Preparations
Requires Server
Installs Packages from a Package Repository
x86 only: GUI installer
Yes
No, installs from media
No
Text installer
Yes
No, installs from media
No
Text install with boot help from an install server
No
Yes, retrieves install image from server
No
Automated installer with media
No
Server needed if you want to customize install media, but not needed for installation
Yes
Automated installer for multiple clients
No
Yes, server required
Yes

In addition, you have the option of creating installation images, including custom Live Media images, text installer images, and automated installation images. See Creating a Custom Oracle Solaris 11.2 Installation Image .