About Zone Commands for Configuration and Installation

You use two main commands for installing and configuring zones. Each command has its respective subcommands and options. You issue these commands from the global zone.

zonecfg Command

In zone deployment, the zonecfg command is used to create a zone and set its properties and resources. Through its multiple subcommands and options, you can also use this command for later administrative tasks such as modifying or removing property configuration as well as verifying the validity of zone settings. For details on the use of the command for zone property configuration, see Managing Zone Resources and Properties

zoneadm Command

This command is used to start the installation process as well as to boot the zone after the installation is completed. Use the command also to display information about zones on the system, their respective status, and so on.