Task Map: Preparing to Install Solaris Software From the Network

Create an install server. 

Use the setup_install_server(1M) command to copy the Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 CD to the install server's hard disk. Use the add_to_install_server(1M) command to copy the Solaris 8 Software 2 of 2 CD and the Solaris 8 Languages CD to the install server's hard disk.

You can also use the modify_install_server(1M) command to add the Solaris Web Start user interface software to the net install image.

To Create an Install Server

(Optional) Create boot servers. 

If you want to install systems from the network that are not on the same subnet as the install server, you must create a boot server on the subnet to boot the systems.  

To Create a Boot Server on a Subnet

Add systems to be installed from the network. 

Set up each system that you want to install from the network. Each system needs to be able to find on the network the install server, the boot server, and configuration information. 

To Add Systems to Be Installed From the Network With add_install_client