Installing Oracle^® Solaris 11.3 Systems

Index

A

adding

additional packages after GUI installationAdding Software After a Live Media Installation

additional packages after text installationAdding Software After a Text Installation

administrator privileges

AI serverInstall Service Administrator Privileges

AI

customizing installationsAssigning Customizations to AI Clients

overviewWhat Is an Automated Installation?

use casesAutomated Installer Use Cases

AI client

hostname criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

overviewComponents of the Automated Installer

AI client configuration  Seesystem configuration

AI client installation

/system/volatile/install_log fileHow an AI Client Is Installed

installation messages

installation startedAutomated Installation Started Message

installation succeededAutomated Installation Succeeded Message

monitoring using the ssh commandUsing Secure Shell to Remotely Monitor Installations

network booting

network-boot-arguments OBP variableInstalling a SPARC AI Client Without Using DHCP

SPARC clientInstalling a SPARC AI Client

SPARC WAN boot supportSPARC and x86 AI Client System Requirements

x86 clientInstalling an x86 AI Client

overviewHow an AI Client Is Installed

secureConfiguring Client Credentials

stem requirementsSPARC and x86 AI Client System Requirements

AI clients

/system/volatile/install_log fileCheck the Installation Logs and Instructions

boot errors

troubleshootingCheck AI Client Boot Errors

booting without starting an automated installationBooting the Installation Environment Without Starting an Installation

deleting CA certificateDeleting a CA Certificate

deleting security credentialsDeleting Credentials for One AI Client

selection criteria forCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

starting an installation at the command lineStarting an Automated Installation from the Command Line

troubleshooting installationAI Client Installation Fails

troubleshooting SPARC installationsSPARC Network Booting Errors and Possible Causes

troubleshooting x86 installationsx86 Network Booting Errors and Possible Causes

AI install services

associating AI clients withSetting Up an AI Client

deleting AI clients from install servicesDeleting an AI Client From a Service

AI manifest

examplesExample AI Manifests

validating a manifestValidating an AI Manifest

AI manifest wizard

creating AI manifestsCreating an AI Manifest Using the AI Manifest Wizard

disablingDisabling the AI Manifest Wizard

save files on AI serverAllowing Manifest Files To Be Saved on the AI server

AI manifests

adding to an install serviceAssociating Client-Specific Installation Instructions With an Install Service

changing prior to starting installationDefining AI Client Installation Parameters

copying a manifestExporting an AI Manifest or a System Configuration Profile

creating at installation time  Seederived manifests

creating with AI manifest wizardCreating an AI Manifest Using the AI Manifest Wizard

creating with installadm commandCreating an AI Manifest Using the installadm Command

criteria for selecting a manifestSelection Criteria

default AI manifestDefault AI Manifest

deleting from an install serviceDeleting an AI Manifest

installing custom IPS packagesHow to Install the IPS Package

modifying existing manifestsDefining AI Client Installation Parameters

overviewAI Manifests

selection algorithmSelecting the AI Manifest

updating a manifestUpdating an AI Manifest

zones configuration elementInstalling and Configuring Zones

AI not started

troubleshooting SPARC installationsAutomated Installer Not Started

troubleshooting x86 installationsAutomated Installer Not Started

AI server

administrator privilegesInstall Service Administrator Privileges

authenticationConfiguring Security Credentials

components ofComponents of the Automated Installer

configuringConfiguring an AI Server

authenticationIncreasing Security for Automated Installations

multicast DNSHow to Set Up An AI Server

multihomedDisabling AI Support on a Network

secure web server port numberConfiguring the Secure AI Web Server port Number

web server files directoryConfiguring the Web Server User Files Directory

web server port numberConfiguring the AI Web Server Port Number

deleting credentialsDeleting AI Server Security Credentials

planningPlanning for an AI Server

requirementsAI Server Requirements

security certificates and keysConfiguring Security Credentials

setupSetting Up an AI Server

setup tasks summaryAI Server Setup Tasks

AI system configuration profiles

adding to an install serviceAdding System Configuration Profiles to an Install Service

creating a profileProviding Configuration Profiles

criteria for selecting a profileSelection Criteria

validating a profileValidating System Configuration Profiles

aimanifest command

add subcommandCustomizing the AI Manifest

load subcommandCustomizing the AI Manifest

set subcommandCustomizing the AI Manifest

validate subcommandAdding a Derived Manifest Script to an Install Service

aiuser roleRetrieving Client Attributes

all_services property group

exclude_networks propertyDisabling AI Support on a Network

manage_dhcp propertyCreating a SPARC Install Service Using an ISO File With DHCP Enabled on the AI Server

networks propertyDisabling AI Support on a Network

webserver_files_dir propertyConfiguring the Web Server User Files Directory

webserver_secure_files_dir propertyConfiguring the Web Server User Files Directory

Apache log files

troubleshooting AI failuresSecurity-related AI Failures

applying

derived manifestsCreating an AI Manifest at Client Installation Time

arch criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

ASR  SeeOracle Auto Service Request

authentication failures

troubleshootingSecurity-related AI Failures

automated installation

custom manifest, withCreating a Custom AI Manifest

installation overviewHow to Install Using AI Media

overviewOverview of Installation Using AI Media

system requirementsSystem Requirements for Installing Using AI Media

Automated Installation Failed

troubleshootingAutomated Installation Failed Message

Automated Installer (AI)  SeeAI

B

base directory

for AI net imagesConfiguring the Default Image Path

boot archive

troubleshooting x86 installationsSystem Hangs After GRUB Menu Entry is Selected

boot disk not found

troubleshooting AI client installationBoot Disk Not Found

boot errors

troubleshooting AI client installationCheck AI Client Boot Errors

boot files

SPARC wanboot-cgi file

Setting Up a SPARC AI Client

What Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

x86 client .bios fileSetting Up an x86 AI Client

x86 client .uefi fileSetting Up an x86 AI Client

x86 grub2netx64.efi fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

x86 pxegrub2 fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

Boot load failed

troubleshooting SPARC installationsBoot Load Failed

boot pool

in AI manifestsSpecifying a Root Pool and Boot Pool in an AI Manifest

boot_archive file

troubleshooting SPARC installationsInternal Server Error or WAN Boot Alert

booting

AI Client

overviewBooting an AI Client

without starting an automated installationBooting the Installation Environment Without Starting an Installation

C

–c option

sysconfig unconfigure commandReconfiguring a System Using a System Configuration Profile

CA certificate

deleting for AI clientsDeleting a CA Certificate

central collector

Oracle Configuration ManagerAbout the Oracle Configuration Manager Central Collector

changing

AI manifests

manuallyCustomizing an XML AI Manifest File

client architecture variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

client attribute environment variables

in derived manifests

Retrieving Client Attributes

Retrieving Client Attributes

command line

starting an automated installationStarting an Automated Installation from the Command Line

configCCR command

–c optionAbout the Oracle Configuration Manager Central Collector

manual registration andHow to Manually Register Your System With the Oracle Repository

configuration  Seesystem configuration

configuration profiles  Seesystem configuration profiles

configure subcommand

sysconfig commandUsing the sysconfig Command

configuring

AI

overviewOverview of the AI Configuration Process

AI manifest wizardConfiguring an AI Server for the AI Manifest Wizard

Oracle Configuration ManagerUsing Oracle Configuration Manager

console mode

Live Media installationHow to Install Oracle Solaris From Live Media If Your System Boots in Console Mode

cpu criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

creating

AI manifestsCreating an AI Manifest Using the installadm Command

derived manifestsCreating an AI Manifest at Client Installation Time

credentials

deleting for AI serverDeleting AI Server Security Credentials

criteria keywords

for selecting AI clientsCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

customizing AIAssigning Customizations to AI Clients

D

–d option

installadm set-server commandConfiguring the Default Image Path

data collection

Oracle Configuration ManagerHow to Change the Time or Frequency of Data Collection for Oracle Configuration Manager

date

setting during GUI installationHow to Perform a GUI Installation

setting during text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

date_time functional group

descriptionFunctional Groupings Overview

dd command for USB copyingHow to Prepare for a Text Installation

default password

Live Media or GUI installationHow to Perform a GUI Installation

text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

definition

Oracle Solaris instanceReconfiguring an Oracle Solaris Instance

deleting

AI server credentialsDeleting AI Server Security Credentials

one CA certificateDeleting a CA Certificate

security credentialsDeleting Credentials

for one AI clientDeleting Credentials for One AI Client

derived manifests

adding to an install serviceAdding a Derived Manifest Script to an Install Service

AIM_LOGFILE environment variableExamples of Derived Manifest Scripts

AIM_MANIFEST environment variableExamples of Derived Manifest Scripts

aimanifest commandCustomizing the AI Manifest

aiuser roleRetrieving Client Attributes

client attribute environment variablesRetrieving Client Attributes

creating and applyingCreating an AI Manifest at Client Installation Time

example scriptsExamples of Derived Manifest Scripts

initial manifest to modifyCustomizing the AI Manifest

testing scriptsTesting Derived Manifest Scripts

validating scriptsAdding a Derived Manifest Script to an Install Service

device drivers

locating information about

Using the Device Driver Utility

Ensuring That You Have the Proper Device Drivers

using Device Driver UtilityUsing the Device Driver Utility

DHCP

/etc/inet/dhcpd4.conf configuration file

ISC DHCP Configuration for an Oracle Solaris 11.3 sparc Install Service

ISC DHCP Configuration for an Oracle Solaris 11 i386 Install Service

ISC DHCP Configuration for an Oracle Solaris 11.3 i386 Install Service

automatic configuration

Creating a SPARC Install Service Using an ISO File With DHCP Enabled on the AI Server

Disabling Automatic Updates of the Local DHCP Service on an AI Server

configuration fileExample DHCP Configuration Files To Support AI Clients

dhcpinfo commandCheck DNS

svc:/network/dhcp/server SMF serviceWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

DHCP server

AI andDHCP Servers Supporting AI

DHCP server not responding

troubleshooting AI client installationTimed out Waiting for BOOTP/DHCP Reply

troubleshooting x86 installationsNo DHCP or Proxy DHCP Offers Were Received

dhcpinfo commandCheck DNS

disabling

AI manifest WizardDisabling the AI Manifest Wizard

Oracle Configuration ManagerHow to Disable the Oracle Configuration Manager Service

disk name variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

disk size variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

disk space requirements

for installationsSystem Requirements for Live Media and Text Installations

Distribution Constructor

descriptionAdditional Installation Options

DNS

troubleshooting AI client installationCheck DNS

DNS selection

during text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

doctools package

in AI manifestsAdding a Specific Package when Installing a Package Group

drivers

locating

Using the Device Driver Utility

Ensuring That You Have the Proper Device Drivers

E

/etc/auto_home fileCreating a User Account Without Depending on the Automounter

/etc/passwd fileCreating a User Account Without Depending on the Automounter

/etc/resolv.conf configuration fileCheck DNS

emCCR command

changing data collectionHow to Change the Time or Frequency of Data Collection for Oracle Configuration Manager

enabling

Oracle Configuration ManagerHow to Enable the Oracle Configuration Manager Service

encrypted passwords

copying from the /etc/shadow fileConfiguring Root and User Accounts

entire package

AI manifests andExample AI Manifests

environment variables

AIM_LOGFILEExamples of Derived Manifest Scripts

ERROR 403: Forbidden

troubleshooting SPARC installationsERROR 403: Forbidden or ERROR 404: Not Found

troubleshooting x86 installationsHTTP Request Sent Results in 403 Forbidden or 404 Not Found

ERROR 404: Not Found

troubleshooting SPARC installationsERROR 403: Forbidden or ERROR 404: Not Found

troubleshooting x86 installationsHTTP Request Sent Results in 403 Forbidden or 404 Not Found

examples

AI manifestsExample AI Manifests

extended partitions

installing Oracle Solaris withPreparing a System for Installing Multiple Operating Systems

F

first-boot scripts

overviewFirst-boot Scripts

Forbidden error

troubleshooting SPARC installationsERROR 403: Forbidden or ERROR 404: Not Found

troubleshooting x86 installationsHTTP Request Sent Results in 403 Forbidden or 404 Not Found

functional groupings

overviewFunctional Groupings Overview

G

GPT formatting

text installer andInstalling With the Text Installer

GPT partitions

electing and modifying during installationGuidelines for Partitioning a System During an Interactive Installation

GRUB 2

partitioning a systemGuidelines for Partitioning a System Prior To Installation

text installer andInstalling With the Text Installer

GRUB menuWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

grub.cfg fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

troubleshooting x86 installationsSystem Hangs After GRUB Menu Entry is Selected

grub2netx64.efi fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

GUI installation

exampleHow to Perform a GUI Installation

system requirementsSystem Requirements for Live Media and Text Installations

GUI installer

adding additional packages after installationAdding Software After a Live Media Installation

default network and security settings used for installationDefault Settings With the GUI Installer

installing with unsupported or missing graphics card during installationWhat to Do If Your System Boots in Console Mode

partitioning guidelines forInstalling With the GUI installer

preparing for GUI installationHow to Prepare for a GUI Installation

supported platforms forInstalling With the GUI installer

guidelines

for partitioning a systemGuidelines for Partitioning a System Prior To Installation

H

hexadecimal MAC address

criteria keyword forCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

HMAC hashing key

Installing a SPARC AI Client Using Secure Download

OBP Security Keys for SPARC Clients

troubleshooting SPARC installationsInvalid HMAC Value

hostname variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

hostname criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

http authentication

to access a Unified Archive

in AI manifestsAccessing a Unified Archive Using Http Authentication Tokens

I

i86 value

for cpu criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

i86pc value

for criteria keywordsCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

identity functional group

descriptionFunctional Groupings Overview

image archive

troubleshooting SPARC installationsERROR 403: Forbidden or ERROR 404: Not Found

install instances

on AI serversIdentifying Necessary Install Instances

install program

troubleshooting x86 installationsHTTP Request Sent Results in 403 Forbidden or 404 Not Found

install server  SeeAI server

install service net image

default base directoryConfiguring the Default Image Path

default destinationWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

default sourceWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

IPS packageCreating an X86 Install Service Using an IPS Package

install service variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

install services

associating AI clients withAssociating an AI Client With an Install service

boot files

SPARC wanboot-cgi fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

x86 grub2netx64.efi fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

x86 pxegrub2 fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

changing the default-arch service aliasWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

client configuration instructions  Seesystem configuration profiles

client installation instructions  SeeAI manifests

configuring securityIncreasing Security for Automated Installations

creating install servicesCreating an Install Service

deleting AI clients fromDeleting an AI Client From an Install Service

DHCP configuration

Creating a SPARC Install Service Using an ISO File With DHCP Enabled on the AI Server

Disabling Automatic Updates of the Local DHCP Service on an AI Server

displaying information about install servicesShowing Information About Install Services

GRUB menuWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

grub.cfg fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

installation instructions  SeeAI manifests

list of tasksWorking With Install Services

modifying

security propertyConfiguring Secure Install Services

modifying properties

default-manifest propertySetting the Default AI Manifest for an Install Service

net images

default base directoryConfiguring the Default Image Path

default destinationWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

default sourceWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

IPS packageCreating an X86 Install Service Using an IPS Package

ISO fileCreating a SPARC Install Service Using an ISO File With DHCP Enabled on the AI Server

overviewInstall Services

secure web server port numberConfiguring the Secure AI Web Server port Number

system.conf fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

updating install servicesUpdating an Existing Install Service

wanboot.cgi fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

wanboot.conf fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

web server filesConfiguring the Web Server User Files Directory

web server port numberConfiguring the AI Web Server Port Number

installadm command

create-client subcommand

Setting Up an AI Client

Associating an AI Client With an Install service

create-manifest subcommandAssociating Client-Specific Installation Instructions With an Install Service

create-profile subcommandAssociating Client-Specific Configuration Instructions With Install Services

create-service subcommandCreating an Install Service

creating AI manifestsCreating an AI Manifest Using the installadm Command

delete-client subcommand

Deleting an AI Client From a Service

Deleting an AI Client From an Install Service

delete-manifest subcommandDeleting an AI Manifest

delete-profile subcommandDeleting a System Configuration Profile

deleting security credentialsDeleting Credentials

export subcommandExporting an AI Manifest or a System Configuration Profile

increasing securityConfiguring Security Credentials

list subcommandShowing Information About Install Services

set-client subcommand

–hash optionDeleting a CA Certificate

–x optionDeleting Credentials for One AI Client

set-server subcommand

–x optionDeleting AI Server Security Credentials

set-service subcommand

Managing Install Services

Configuring Secure Install Services

subcommand examples

Configuring the Secure AI Web Server port Number

Configuring the AI Web Server Port Number

update-manifest subcommandUpdating an AI Manifest

update-profile subcommandUpdating a System Configuration Profile

update-service subcommandUpdating an Existing Install Service

validate subcommand

Validating System Configuration Profiles

Validating a System Configuration Profile

Validating an AI Manifest

installation

additional options forAdditional Installation Options

default root password prior to installationHow to Install Oracle Solaris From Live Media If Your System Boots in Console Mode

options overviewComparing Installation Options

installation disk selection

in GUI installationHow to Perform a GUI Installation

in text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

installation logs

troubleshooting AI failuresSecurity-related AI Failures

installing

multiple operating systemsPreparing a System for Installing Multiple Operating Systems

text installerUsing the Text Installer

using Automated Installer (AI)  SeeAI client installation

using the text installer and USB imageHow to Prepare for a Text Installation

using the text installer over the networkHow to Start a Text Installation Over the Network

instance

reconfiguringUsing the sysconfig Command

interactive installation

partitioning a system (x86)Setting Up Partitions During an Interactive Installation

Invalid HMAC value

troubleshooting SPARC installationsInvalid HMAC Value

IP address variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

IPS repositories

AI andIPS Repositories Supporting AI

IPS server not available

troubleshootingIPS Server Not Available

IPv4 property group

SMF propertiesConfiguring Network Interfaces

ipv4 criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

IPv6 property group

SMF propertiesProperty Group Properties for an IPv4 Network Interface

ISA variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

iSCSI

using with text installerInstalling With the Text Installer

iSCSI disk discovery

in GUI installationHow to Perform a GUI Installation

in text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

iSCSI target

in AI manifestsSpecifying an iSCSI Target Device

K

kernel architecture variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

keyboard layout

system configuration profileSetting the Terminal Type and Keyboard Layout

keyboard selection

in GUI installationHow to Perform a GUI Installation

in text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

keyboard functional group

descriptionFunctional Groupings Overview

L

language selection

in GUI installationHow to Perform a GUI Installation

in text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

LDAP selection

during text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

Linux-swap partitionsGuidelines for Partitioning a System Prior To Installation

Live Media  See AlsoGUI installer

adding additional packages after installationAdding Software After a Live Media Installation

default network and security settings used for installationDefault Settings With the GUI Installer

exampleHow to Perform a GUI Installation

installing in console modeHow to Install Oracle Solaris From Live Media If Your System Boots in Console Mode

installing with unsupported or missing graphics card during installationWhat to Do If Your System Boots in Console Mode

partitioning guidelines forInstalling With the GUI installer

preparing for GUI installationHow to Prepare for a GUI Installation

supported platforms forInstalling With the GUI installer

system requirementsSystem Requirements for Live Media and Text Installations

locales

and solaris-minimal-server packageChanging the Locale When Installing the solaris-minimal-server Package

location functional group

descriptionFunctional Groupings Overview

log files

automated installationViewing the Installation Log Files

M

–M option

installadm set-server commandDisabling Automatic Updates of the Local DHCP Service on an AI Server

mac criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

man pages

and solaris-minimal-server packageNot Installing the Man Page Package with the solaris-minimal-server Package

man command

and solaris-minimal-server packageAdding a Specific Package when Installing a Package Group

manifests  SeeAI manifests

manual registration

Oracle Configuration ManagerHow to Manually Register Your System With the Oracle Repository

megabytes of memory

criteria keyword forCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

mem criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

memory requirements

for installationsSystem Requirements for Live Media and Text Installations

memory variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

menu.lst file

troubleshooting x86 installationsSystem Hangs After GRUB Menu Entry is Selected

Microsoft Windows

installing Oracle Solaris withPreparing a System for Installing Multiple Operating Systems

modifying

partitions during installationGuidelines for Partitioning a System During an Interactive Installation

MOS  SeeMy Oracle Support

multicast DNS (mDNS)How to Set Up An AI Server

multihomed AI serverDisabling AI Support on a Network

multiple homed

AI serversConfiguring Network Interfaces on an AI Server

multiple operating systems

requirements for installingPreparing a System for Installing Multiple Operating Systems

multiple SVR4 package installation

in AI manifestsInstalling Multiple SVR4 Packages

My Oracle Support

AI installationsSetting Up Oracle Configuration Manager and Oracle Auto Service Request

credentials

Oracle Configuration ManagerAbout the Oracle Configuration Manager Central Collector

N

name service selection

during text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

naming_services functional group

descriptionFunctional Groupings Overview

native ISA variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

network address

criteria keyword forCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

network configuration

text installer andNetworking Configuration With the Text Installer

network grouping

SMF propertiesConfiguring Network Interfaces

network interfaces

configuringConfiguring Network Interfaces

on AI serversConfiguring Network Interfaces on an AI Server

network number

criteria keyword forCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

network number variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

network-boot-arguments OBP variableInstalling a SPARC AI Client Without Using DHCP

network criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

network functional group

descriptionFunctional Groupings Overview

node name mapping

system configuration profileDisabling Node Name Mapping

non-global zones  Seezones

Not Found error

troubleshooting SPARC installationsERROR 403: Forbidden or ERROR 404: Not Found

troubleshooting x86 installationsHTTP Request Sent Results in 403 Forbidden or 404 Not Found

number of disks variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

O

OBP security keys

encryption key

Installing a SPARC AI Client Using Secure Download

OBP Security Keys for SPARC Clients

hashing key (HMAC)

Invalid HMAC Value

Installing a SPARC AI Client Using Secure Download

OBP Security Keys for SPARC Clients

OCM  SeeOracle Configuration Manager

openssl command

troubleshooting AI failuresSecurity-related AI Failures

Oracle Auto Service Request

configuringUsing Oracle Configuration Manager

configuring for AI installationsSetting Up Oracle Configuration Manager and Oracle Auto Service Request

in GUI installationHow to Perform a GUI Installation

in text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

Oracle Configuration Manager

central collectorAbout the Oracle Configuration Manager Central Collector

configuringUsing Oracle Configuration Manager

configuring for AI installationsSetting Up Oracle Configuration Manager and Oracle Auto Service Request

data collectionHow to Change the Time or Frequency of Data Collection for Oracle Configuration Manager

disablingHow to Disable the Oracle Configuration Manager Service

enablingHow to Enable the Oracle Configuration Manager Service

in GUI installationHow to Perform a GUI Installation

in text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

manual registrationHow to Manually Register Your System With the Oracle Repository

Oracle Universal Installer andAbout the Oracle Configuration Manager Central Collector

overviewIntroduction to Oracle Configuration Manager

Oracle Solaris installation

system requirementsSystem Requirements for Live Media and Text Installations

Oracle Solaris instance

definedReconfiguring an Oracle Solaris Instance

reconfiguringUsing the sysconfig Command

Oracle Universal Installer

Oracle Configuration Manager andAbout the Oracle Configuration Manager Central Collector

ORCL, SPARC-T4-2 value

for platform criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

OS partitions

selecting and modifying during installationGuidelines for Partitioning a System During an Interactive Installation

OUI  SeeOracle Universal Installer

P

–p option

installadm set-server commandConfiguring the AI Web Server Port Number

–P option

installadm set-server commandConfiguring the Secure AI Web Server port Number

package not found

troubleshootingPackage Not Found

package variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

partitioning

with text installerInstalling With the Text Installer

partitioning a system

GPTInstalling With the GUI installer

GRUB 2Installing With the GUI installer

GUI installer or Live Media ISO imageInstalling With the GUI installer

guidelinesGuidelines for Partitioning a System Prior To Installation

selecting and modifying during installationGuidelines for Partitioning a System During an Interactive Installation

VTOC slicesSetting Up VTOC Slices During a Text Installation

partitioning a x86 system

options for

Setting Up VTOC Slices During a Text Installation

Setting Up Partitions During an Interactive Installation

PEM-formatted X.509 certificates and keysConfiguring Security Credentials

physical memory variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

pkg commands

adding software after text installationAdding Software After a Text Installation

applying after Live Media or GUI installationAdding Software After a Live Media Installation

using to update existing installationAdditional Installation Options

planning

for AI serversPlanning for an AI Server

platform variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

platform criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

preparing for installation

with text installerHow to Prepare for a Text Installation

privileges

rights profilesInstall Service Administrator Privileges

rolesInstall Service Administrator Privileges

sudo commandInstall Service Administrator Privileges

processor type variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

profiles  Seesystem configuration profiles

pxegrub2 fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

R

RAID configuration

in AI manifestsSpecifying a RAID Configuration

reconfigure subcommand

sysconfig commandUsing the sysconfig Command

reconfiguring

an instanceUsing the sysconfig Command

with a system configuration profileReconfiguring a System Using a System Configuration Profile

with SCI toolHow to Use the SCI Tool

requirements for installationSystem Requirements for Live Media and Text Installations

reusing disk slices

in AI manifestsReusing Existing Disk Slices or Partitions

root pool

in AI manifestsSpecifying a Root Pool and Boot Pool in an AI Manifest

S

/system/volatile/install_log file

automated installationViewing the Installation Log Files

installation completion messageHow an AI Client Is Installed

overviewCheck the Installation Logs and Instructions

/system/volatile

troubleshooting AI failuresSecurity-related AI Failures

SCI tool

reconfiguring withHow to Use the SCI Tool

secure IPS repository

in AI manifestsAccessing a Secure IPS Repository

secured AI client boot errors

troubleshootingBoot Errors on Secured AI Client

securing AI

overviewSecuring AI

security credentials

deletingDeleting Credentials

deleting for AI serverDeleting AI Server Security Credentials

selecting

partitions during installationGuidelines for Partitioning a System During an Interactive Installation

selection algorithm

for manifests and profilesMatching AI Clients With Installation and Configuration Instructions

Service Management Facility (SMF) profiles

AI client configurationDefining AI Client System Configuration Parameters

setupCCR command

–c optionAbout the Oracle Configuration Manager Central Collector

SI_* variable

in derived manifestsRetrieving Client Attributes

SMF properties

AI client configurationDefining AI Client System Configuration Parameters

all_services property groupConfiguring an AI Server

config property group

config Properties of the svc:/system/name-service/switch Property Group

Disabling Node Name Mapping

Setting the System Identity

displayingSpecifying Configuration in a System Configuration Profile

enable_mapping propertyDisabling Node Name Mapping

environment property groupSetting the Time Zone and Locale

IPv4 property groupConfiguring Network Interfaces

IPv6 interface property groupProperty Group Properties for an IPv4 Network Interface

root_account property groupConfiguring the Root Account

timezone property groupSetting the Time Zone and Locale

user_account property groupUser Account Properties

SMF service logs

troubleshooting AI failuresSecurity-related AI Failures

SMF service manifests

creatingCreating an SMF Manifest File

customizing

dependencyCustomized Service Manifest: Ensure the Script Runs After Non-Global Zones Are Installed

start method timeoutCustomized Service Manifest : Increase the Time Allowed for the Script to Run

manifest creation tool  Seesvcbundle command

run once at first boot service exampleGenerated SMF Service Manifest

svcbundle commandUsing the Manifest Creation Tool

SMF services

run once at first bootRunning a Custom Script During First Boot

svc:/application/auto-installerHow an AI Client Is Installed

svc:/network/dhcp/serverWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

svc:/network/dns/clientConfiguring Name Service

svc:/network/dns/multicastHow to Set Up An AI Server

svc:/network/installConfiguring Network Interfaces

svc:/system/config-userConfiguring Root and User Accounts

svc:/system/console-loginSetting the Terminal Type and Keyboard Layout

svc:/system/environment:initSetting the Time Zone and Locale

svc:/system/identitySetting the System Identity

svc:/system/install/server

Administering the AI SMF Service

Configuring an AI Server

svc:/system/keymapSetting the Terminal Type and Keyboard Layout

svc:/system/name-service/switchUsing DNS With LDAP

svc:/system/timezoneSetting the Time Zone and Locale

svc:/system/zones-installHow AI Installs Non-Global Zones

solaris-minimal-server package

adding man command

in AI manifestsAdding a Specific Package when Installing a Package Group

locales and

in AI manifestsChanging the Locale When Installing the solaris-minimal-server Package

man pages and

in AI manifestsNot Installing the Man Page Package with the solaris-minimal-server Package

sparc value

for cpu criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

ssh command

monitoring AI client installationsUsing Secure Shell to Remotely Monitor Installations

SSL client authentication

to access a Unified Archive

in AI manifestsAccessing a Unified Archive Using SSL Client Authentication

stall configuration file directory variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

starting

an automated installation at the command lineStarting an Automated Installation from the Command Line

sun4u value

for arch criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

sun4v value

for arch criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

SUNW,SPARC-Enterprise value

for platform criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

support functional group

descriptionFunctional Groupings Overview

svcbundle commandUsing the Manifest Creation Tool

svccfg command

showing property informationSpecifying Configuration in a System Configuration Profile

SVR4 package installation

in AI manifestsInstalling an SVR4 Package

sysconfig create-profile commandCreating System Configuration Profiles

sysconfig command

configure subcommandUsing the sysconfig Command

reconfigure subcommandUsing the sysconfig Command

system configurationDefining AI Client System Configuration Parameters

adding profiles to an install serviceAdding System Configuration Profiles to an Install Service

at installation timeUsing System Configuration Profile Templates

creating system configuration profilesProviding Configuration Profiles

custom IPS packageCreating an IPS Package for the Script and Service

default zone AI manifestDefault Zone AI Manifest

example profilesExample System Configuration Profiles

both NIS and DNS profileEnabling NIS and DNS For a Specified Domain

DNS with a search list profileConfiguring the DNS Name Service

Infiniband link profileSpecifying an IB Link in a System Configuration Profile

LDAP profileConfiguring Name Service LDAP

name service profileSpecifying Name Service Configuration

NIS service profileConfiguring Name Service NIS

secure LDAP profileConfiguring LDAP With a Secure LDAP Server

static network profileSpecifying Static Network Configuration

using LDAP with DNS profileUsing DNS With LDAP

using NIS with DNS profileUsing NIS With DNS

first-boot scriptRunning a Custom Script During First Boot

configuring multiple IP interfacesFirst-Boot Script that Configures Multiple IP Interfaces

creatingCreating a Script to Run at First Boot

templateTemplate First-Boot Script

host nameConfiguring the Host Name

keyboard layoutSetting the Terminal Type and Keyboard Layout

name serviceConfiguring Name Service

network interfacesConfiguring Network Interfaces

node name mappingDisabling Node Name Mapping

Oracle Auto Service RequestSetting Up Oracle Configuration Manager and Oracle Auto Service Request

Oracle Configuration ManagerSetting Up Oracle Configuration Manager and Oracle Auto Service Request

sysconfig create-profile commandCreating System Configuration Profiles

system identitySetting the System Identity

system localeSetting the Time Zone and Locale

terminal typeSetting the Terminal Type and Keyboard Layout

time zoneSetting the Time Zone and Locale

users

/etc/auto_home fileCreating a User Account Without Depending on the Automounter

/etc/passwd fileCreating a User Account Without Depending on the Automounter

autohome propertyCreating a User Account Without Depending on the Automounter

automounter dependencyCreating a User Account Without Depending on the Automounter

encrypted passwordsConfiguring Root and User Accounts

initial user accountConfiguring Root and User Accounts

multiple user accountsConfiguring Multiple Initial Users

root user accountConfiguring Root and User Accounts

validating configuration profilesValidating System Configuration Profiles

zone system configuration profilesNon-Global Zone System Configuration Profiles

system configuration file directory variable

in derived manifestsAI Client Attribute Environment Variables

system configuration profile

reconfiguring withReconfiguring a System Using a System Configuration Profile

system configuration profile templatesUsing System Configuration Profile Templates

variablesVariables for System Configuration Template Profiles

system configuration profiles  See Alsoadding to an install service

/usr/share/auto_install/sc_profiles profileExample System Configuration Profiles

copying a profileExporting an AI Manifest or a System Configuration Profile

criteria for selecting a profileAssociating Client-Specific Configuration Instructions With Install Services

deleting from an install serviceDeleting a System Configuration Profile

examplesExample System Configuration Profiles

overviewSystem Configuration Profiles

selection algorithmSelecting System Configuration Profiles

updating a profileUpdating a System Configuration Profile

validating a profileValidating a System Configuration Profile

system hang

troubleshooting x86 installationsSystem Hangs After GRUB Menu Entry is Selected

system requirements

AI clientSPARC and x86 AI Client System Requirements

automated installationSystem Requirements for Installing Using AI Media

for installationsSystem Requirements for Live Media and Text Installations

system.conf fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

system/locale package

locales and

in AI manifests

Not Installing the Man Page Package with the solaris-minimal-server Package

Changing the Locale When Installing the solaris-minimal-server Package

system functional group

descriptionFunctional Groupings Overview

T

/tmp/install_log

troubleshooting AI failuresSecurity-related AI Failures

terminal type

system configuration profileSetting the Terminal Type and Keyboard Layout

testing

derived manifest scriptsTesting Derived Manifest Scripts

text installation

modifying VTOC slicesSetting Up VTOC Slices During a Text Installation

system requirementsSystem Requirements for Live Media and Text Installations

text installer

adding software after installationAdding Software After a Text Installation

advantages over GUI installerSimple Installations

default package setsSimple Installations

installing withUsing the Text Installer

obtaining USB imageHow to Prepare for a Text Installation

preparing for installationHow to Prepare for a Text Installation

starting an installation over the networkHow to Start a Text Installation Over the Network

using SCSIInstalling With the Text Installer

TFTP Error

troubleshooting x86 installationsTFTP Error or System Hangs After GATEWAY Message

time

setting during GUI installationHow to Perform a GUI Installation

setting during text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

timezone selection

in GUI installationHow to Perform a GUI Installation

in text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

TLS certificate not yet valid

troubleshootingBoot Errors on Secured AI Client

Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocolConfiguring Security Credentials

troubleshooting

AI installationsTroubleshooting Automated Installations

U

/usr/bin/ai-wizardCreating an AI Manifest Using the AI Manifest Wizard

/usr/sbin/configCCR command

manual registration andHow to Manually Register Your System With the Oracle Repository

/usr/sbin/emCCR command

changing data collectionHow to Change the Time or Frequency of Data Collection for Oracle Configuration Manager

unbounded keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

unconfigure subcommand

–c optionReconfiguring a System Using a System Configuration Profile

Unified Archive

accessing using http

in AI manifestsAccessing a Unified Archive Using Http Authentication Tokens

accessing using SSL

in AI manifestsAccessing a Unified Archive Using SSL Client Authentication

updating

AI manifestsCreating an AI Manifest Using the installadm Command

USB image

obtaining for text installerHow to Prepare for a Text Installation

usbcopy command, using ddHow to Prepare for a Text Installation

use cases

for AIAutomated Installer Use Cases

user configuration

in GUI installationHow to Perform a GUI Installation

in text installerHow to Perform a Text Installation

users functional group

descriptionFunctional Groupings Overview

using tools to locate device driversUsing the Device Driver Utility

V

/var/ai/image-server/logs directory

troubleshooting AI failuresSecurity-related AI Failures

/var/ai/image-server/logs directory

overviewCheck the Installation Logs and Instructions

/var/log/install/install_log file

automated installationViewing the Installation Log Files

VTOC slices

options for modifyingSetting Up VTOC Slices During a Text Installation

rpool and ZFS root poolsSetting Up VTOC Slices During a Text Installation

selecting and modifying during installationGuidelines for Partitioning a System During an Interactive Installation

W

WAN boot supportSPARC and x86 AI Client System Requirements

wanboot alert

troubleshooting SPARC installationsInternal Server Error or WAN Boot Alert

wanboot.conf fileWhat Happens When an Install Service Is Created?

web server

files directoryConfiguring the Web Server User Files Directory

port numberConfiguring the AI Web Server Port Number

secure port numberConfiguring the Secure AI Web Server port Number

webservd user and groupConfiguring the Web Server User Files Directory

wget command

troubleshooting AI failuresSecurity-related AI Failures

X

X.509 certificates and keysConfiguring Security Credentials

x86

partitioning a systemSetting Up Partitions During an Interactive Installation

Z

zonename criteria keywordCriteria Keywords and Criteria Hierarchy

zones

adding a manifest to an install serviceNon-Global Zone Configuration and Installation Data

adding a profile to an install serviceNon-Global Zone Configuration and Installation Data

AI andAI and Zones

AI manifest

Non-Global Zone AI Manifest

Specifying Non-Global Zones in the Global Zone AI Manifest

configuration elementInstalling and Configuring Zones

defaultDefault Zone AI Manifest

config fileNon-Global Zone Configuration and Installation Data

installing on an AI clientInstalling and Configuring Zones

system configuration profilesNon-Global Zone System Configuration Profiles