Overview of Automated Installation Tasks

The configuration of automated installation involves the following general tasks.

• On the AI server

  • Configure the AI server to also manage DHCP to support AI.

  • Create install services to service SPARC and x86 clients.

  • If necessary, create manifests and configuration profiles to serve different client groups.

  • Create and associate clients with services as needed.

  • Create first-boot scripts. This task is optional. See Chapter 6, Running a Custom Script During First Boot in Customizing Automated Installations With Manifests and Profiles for more information.

• Prepare the client systems as needed.

These steps are further explained in Setting Up the AI Server and Running AI on Clients by Using an AI Server.