Solaris Web Start Installation Program

The Solaris Web Start installation program on the Solaris 8 Installation CD can be run with a graphical user interface (GUI) or with a command line interface (CLI). The Solaris Web Start program guides you step-by-step through installing or upgrading the Solaris software and additional software. You can install with the default option, or you can use the customize option to install only the software you want.

If you are new to the Solaris operating environment or to UNIX®, the Solaris Web Start program enables you to easily move forward and back during the installation to make changes as needed. Installation tasks are divided into panels that prompt you to enter system configuration information. The panels also offer default values for you to select.

Because the Solaris Web Start program prompts you to enter configuration information, you must interact with the installation program throughout the installation or upgrade. Consequently, this installation method might not be the most efficient method when you need to install or upgrade several systems.

For detailed instructions, refer to Chapter 10, Using the Solaris Web Start Program.