Solaris 8 Advanced Installation Guide

Chapter 11 Using the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program

This chapter explains how to use the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program on the Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 CD to install or upgrade the Solaris software.

Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program GUI or CLI

You can run the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program and for Intel systems, the Device Configuration Assistant, with a GUI or with a CLI.

GUI – Requires a local or remote CD-ROM drive or network connection, video adapter, keyboard, and monitor.
CLI – Requires a local or remote CD-ROM drive or network connection, keyboard, and monitor. You can run the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program CLI with tip(1).

If the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program detects a video adapter for the system, it automatically displays the GUI. If the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program does not detect a video adapter it automatically displays the CLI. The content and sequence of instructions in both the GUI and the CLI are generally the same.

SPARC: Performing an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program

You can either install or upgrade the Solaris operating environment on your SPARC system by using the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program on the Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 CD. You cannot install any additional software with the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program.

Make sure you have the following CDs:

Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition
Solaris 8 Software 2 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition
Solaris 8 Languages SPARC Platform Edition

SPARC: Task Map: Performing an Interactive Installation

Table 11–1 SPARC: Task Map: Performing an Interactive Installation


Task	Description	For Instructions, Go To
Gather the necessary information.	Follow the checklist and complete the worksheet to be sure that you have all of the information you need to install the Solaris software.	Chapter 6, Gathering Information Before Installation or Upgrade
(Upgrade only) Prepare to upgrade the system.	Back up the system.	System Administration Guide, Volume 1
(Optional) Preconfigure system configuration information.	You can use the `sysidcfg` file or the name service to preconfigure installation information (for example, `locale`) for a system so the installation program does not prompt you to supply the information during the installation.	Chapter 7, Preconfiguring System Configuration Information
(Optional) Set up the system to install from the network.	To install a system from a remote Solaris 8 Software SPARC Platform Edition CD image, you need to set up the system to boot and install from an install server or a boot server.	Chapter 8, Preparing to Install Solaris Software From the Network
Install or upgrade.	Boot the system and follow the prompts to install or upgrade the Solaris software.	SPARC: To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program
(Upgrade only) Perform post-upgrade task.	Correct any local modifications that were lost during the upgrade.	Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program Post-Upgrade Task

SPARC: To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program

Decide if you want to use the system's CD-ROM drive to install the Solaris 8 software on the system.
- If no, go to the next step.
- If yes, insert the Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD into the system's CD-ROM drive.

Boot the system.
- If the system is new, out-of-the-box, turn on the system.
- If you want to install or upgrade an existing system, shut down the system.
  - To boot from the local CD type:
    ok boot cdrom
  - To boot from an install server on a network type:
    ok boot net
The Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program begins.

If you are prompted, answer the system configuration questions.

If you preconfigured all of the system configuration information, the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program does not prompt you to enter any configuration information.

If you did not preconfigure the system configuration information, use the Worksheet for Installation or the Worksheet for Upgrading to help you answer the system configuration questions.

Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Solaris software on the system.

When the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program finishes installing the Solaris software, the system reboots automatically or prompts you to reboot manually.

After the installation is finished, installation logs are saved in a file. You can find the installation logs in the following directories:
- /var/sadm/system/logs
- /var/sadm/install/logs

If you are upgrading the Solaris software, you might need to correct some local modifications that were not preserved. For detailed instructions, refer to Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program Post-Upgrade Task.

(Optional) To install additional software, such as the Solaris 8 Documentation CD, refer to Appendix B, Adding and Removing Software After Installing Solaris 8.

x86: Performing an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program

You can either install or upgrade the Solaris operating environment on your IA system by using the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program on the Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 CD. You cannot install any additional software with the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program.

Make sure you have the following CDs:

Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 Intel Platform Edition
Solaris 8 Software 2 of 2 Intel Platform Edition
Solaris 8 Languages Intel Platform Edition

x86: Task Map: Performing an Interactive Installation

Table 11–2 x86: Task Map: Performing an Interactive Installation


Task	Description	For Instructions, Go To
Gather the necessary information.	Follow the checklist and complete the worksheet to be sure that you have all of the information you need to install the Solaris software.	Chapter 6, Gathering Information Before Installation or Upgrade
(Upgrade only) Prepare to upgrade the system.	Back up the system.	System Administration Guide, Volume 1
(Optional) Preconfigure system configuration information.	You can use the `sysidcfg` file or the name service to preconfigure installation information (for example, `locale`) for a system so the installation program does not prompt you to supply the information during the installation.	Chapter 7, Preconfiguring System Configuration Information
(Optional) Set up the system to install from the network.	To install a system from a remote Solaris 8 Software Intel Platform Edition CD image, you need to set up the system to boot and install from an install server or a boot server.	Chapter 8, Preparing to Install Solaris Software From the Network
Install or upgrade.	Boot the system and follow the prompts to install or upgrade the Solaris software.	x86: To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program
(Upgrade only) Perform post-upgrade task.	Correct any local modifications that were lost during the upgrade.	Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program Post-Upgrade Task

x86: To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program

Decide if you want to use the system's CD-ROM drive to install the Solaris 8 software on the system.
- If no, go to the next step.
- If yes, insert the Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 Intel Platform Edition CD into the system's CD-ROM drive.

Decide how to boot the system.
- From a CD – Ensure that the capability is turned on by using your system's BIOS setup tool.
- From a Diskette – Insert the diskette that is labeled Solaris 8 Device Configuration Assistant Intel Platform Edition into the system's diskette drive.
  
  x86 only –
  You can download the Solaris 8 Device Configuration Assistant from the Solaris Driver Connection at http://soldc.sun.com/support/drivers.

Boot the system by shutting it down and then turning it off and on.

A memory test and hardware detection are executed. The screen refreshes.
- If you are using the Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 Intel Platform Edition and Solaris 8 Software 2 of 2 Intel Platform Edition CDs, the following message appears.
  SunOS - Intel Platform Edition Primary Boot Subsystem, vsn 2.0
  Then, information similar to the following text appears.
  SunOS Secondary Boot version 3.00 Solaris Intel Platform Edition Booting System Running Configuration Assistant...
- If you are using the diskette that is labeled Solaris 8 Device Configuration Assistant Intel Platform Edition, the following appears.
  Solaris Boot Sector Version 1
  Then, information similar to the following text appears.
  Solaris for x86 - FCS DCB Version 1.242 loading /solaris/boot.bin
  The screen refreshes and information similar to the following text appears.
  SunOS Secondary Boot version 3.00 Solaris Intel Platform Edition Booting System Running Configuration Assistant...

When the Solaris Device Configuration Assistant screen appears, press F2_Continue.

The Bus Enumeration screen appears with the message:
Determining bus types and gathering hardware configuration data ...
The Scanning Devices screen appears. System devices are scanned. When scanning is complete, the Identified Devices screen appears.

Press F2_Continue.

The Loading screen appears and contains messages about drivers that are loaded to boot your system. After a few seconds, the Boot Solaris screen appears.

On the Boot Solaris screen, select CD and press F2_Continue.

The Running Driver screen appears briefly and then information similar to the following text appears.

                        <<< Current Boot Parameters >>>
Boot path: /pci@0,0/pci-ide@7,1/ata@1/sd@0,0:a
Boot args: kernel/unix



Select the type of installation you want to perform:

        1 Solaris Interactive
        2 Custom JumpStart

Enter the number of your choice followed by the <ENTER> key.

If you enter anything else, or if you wait for 30 seconds,
an interactive installation will be started.

Select type of installation:

Type 1 and press Enter, or wait 30 seconds.

Information similar to the following text appears.

<<< starting interactive installation >>>

Booting kernel/unix...
SunOS Release 5.8 Version Generic 32-bit
Copyright 1983-2000 Sun Microsystems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
Configuring /dev and /devices
Using RPC Bootparams for network configuration information.
Stand by...

After a few seconds, a menu of languages appears.

Type the number that corresponds to the language that you want the installation program to use to display prompts, messages, and other installation information.

A menu of locales appears.

Type the number that corresponds to the locale you want to use for the installation.

After a few seconds, the Solaris Installation Program screen appears.

Press F2_Continue.

The kdmconfig – Introduction screen appears.

Press F2_Continue.

The kdmconfig - View and Edit Window System Configuration screen appears.

Examine the configuration information on the kdmconfig - View and Edit Window System Configuration screen and make any changes you need.

When you are finished, select No changes needed - Test/Save and Exit, and press F2_Continue.

The kdmconfig Window System Configuration Test screen appears.

Press F2_Continue.

The screen refreshes and the kdmconfig Window System Configuration Test palette and pattern screen appears.

Move the pointer and examine the colors that are shown on the palette to ensure that they are displayed accurately.
- If the colors are not displayed accurately, click No if possible, press any key on the keyboard, or wait until kdmconfig exits the kdmconfig Window System Configuration Test screen automatically. Repeat Step 12 through Step 15 until the colors are displayed accurately and you can move the pointer as expected.
- If the colors are displayed accurately, click Yes.
The Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program begins.

If you are prompted, answer the system configuration questions.

If you preconfigured all of the system configuration information, the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program does not prompt you to enter any configuration information.

If you did not preconfigure the system configuration information, use the Worksheet for Installation or the Worksheet for Upgrading to help you answer the system configuration questions.

Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software on the system.

When the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program is finished installing the Solaris software, the system reboots automatically or prompts you to reboot manually.

After the installation is finished, installation logs are saved in a file. You can find the installation logs in the following directories:
- /var/sadm/system/logs
- /var/sadm/install/logs

If you are upgrading the Solaris software, you might need to correct some local modifications that were not preserved. For detailed instructions, refer to Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program Post-Upgrade Task.

(Optional) To install additional software, such as the Solaris 8 Documentation CD, refer to Appendix B, Adding and Removing Software After Installing Solaris 8.

Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program Post-Upgrade Task

When you upgrade, the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program merges local software modifications of the existing system with the new Solaris software. However, in some situations, merging is not possible. After you finish upgrading a system, you might need to correct some local modifications that were not preserved.

Caution –

Your system might not boot if you do not correct the local modifications that were not preserved.

To Correct Local Modifications After Upgrading

Review the contents of the following file to determine whether you need to correct local modifications that the Solaris 8 Interactive Installation Program could not preserve.

/a/var/sadm/system/data/upgrade_cleanup

Correct any local modifications that were not preserved.

Reboot the system.
# reboot