Using the Solaris suninstall Program (Tasks)

This chapter explains how to use the Solaris suninstall program on the Solaris Software 1 of 2 CD to install or upgrade the Solaris software.

• Solaris suninstall Program

• SPARC: Performing an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris suninstall Program

• x86: Performing an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris suninstall Program

• Solaris suninstall Program Post-Upgrade Task

Solaris suninstall Program

You can run the Solaris suninstall program with a CLI. For x86 systems, the Device Configuration Assistant is included in the Solaris suninstall program. The Solaris suninstall program requires a local or remote CD-ROM drive or network connection, keyboard, and monitor. You can run the Solaris suninstall program with the tip command. For more information, see the man page, tip(1).

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SPARC: Performing an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris suninstall Program

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

Ensure that you have the following CDs:

• Solaris Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD.

• Solaris Software 2 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD - The installation program prompts you for this CD if necessary.

• Solaris SPARC Platform Edition Languages CD - The installation program prompts you for this CD if necessary to support languages for specific geographic regions.

SPARC: Task Map: Performing a Solaris suninstall Program Installation

Table 18-1 SPARC: Task Map: Performing a Solaris suninstall Program Installation

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

1. Decide if you want to install the software by using a CD-ROM drive or by using a net image.

   • If you're using a CD-ROM drive, insert the Solaris Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD

   • If you're using a net installation image, change directories to where the installation media is located, as in the following example. You might need to check with your network administrator for the location. The following command is an example.

     % cd /net/install-svr/export/Solaris_9/sparc

     
     

2. 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 the following command.

       ok boot cdrom

       
       

     • To boot from an install server on a network, type the following command.

       ok boot net

       
       

   The Solaris suninstall program begins.

3. If you are prompted, answer the system configuration questions.

   If you preconfigured all of the system configuration information, the Solaris suninstall 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.

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

   • If you are not installing a Solaris Flash archive, complete the installation. If you are upgrading or need to install additional software, proceed to Step 5.

     When the Solaris suninstall 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 installing a Solaris Flash archive, continue.

   1. On the Flash Archive Retrieval Method screen, select the location of the Solaris Flash archive.

      The Solaris suninstall program installation prompts you to proceed, depending on the media you selected.

   2. Type the information that you are prompted to enter.

      Media Selected	Prompt
      HTTP	Specify the URL and proxy information that is needed to access the Solaris Flash archive.
      FTP	Specify the FTP server and the path to the Solaris Flash archive. Specify the user and password information that allows you access to the FTP server. Specify any proxy information that is needed to access the FTP server.
      Network File System	Specify the path to the network file system where the Solaris Flash archive is located. You can also specify the archive file name.
      Local file	Specify the path to the local file system where the Solaris Flash archive is located.
      Local tape	Specify the local tape device and the position on the tape where the Solaris Flash archive is located.
      Local device	Specify the local device, the path to the Solaris Flash archive, and the type of file system on which the Solaris Flash archive is located.

   3. On the Flash Archive Selection screen, you can install an additional Solaris Flash archive by selecting New. If you do not want to install additional archives, press Continue to complete the installation.

   When the Solaris suninstall 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

5. 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 suninstall Program Post-Upgrade Task.

6. (Optional) To install additional software, refer to System Administration Guide: Basic Administration.