Customizing Automated Installations With Manifests and Profiles

Manually Creating a First-boot Service Package

The following procedures show how to manually create the pieces that are used in a first-boot service package:

1. Using the Manifest Creation Tool to Create an SMF Manifest File Including a First-boot Script - Once you have created the AI service, you can also do the following:

   • How to Ensure A First-Boot Script is Only Run One Time

   • Customizing the Generated Manifest Created by svcbundle

2. How to Create and Publish the IPS Package for a First-Boot Script

3. Create an IPS package that contains the service manifest and the script.

4. Add the package to an IPS package repository.

5. Install that package during the AI installation by specifying that package in the AI manifest.