Using the Solaris Web Start Program (Tasks)
This chapter explains how to use the Solaris Web Start program on the Solaris 9 DVD or Solaris 9 Installation CD to install or upgrade Solaris software.
Note - If you want to install the Solaris operating environment on a machine or domain that does not have a directly attached DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive, you can use a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive that is attached to another machine. For detailed instructions, refer to Appendix B, Installing or Upgrading Remotely (Tasks).
This chapter contains the following topics.
Solaris Web Start Program GUI or CLI
You can run the Solaris Web Start program with a GUI or with a CLI.
GUI - Requires a local or remote DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive or network connection, video adapter, keyboard, monitor, and enough memory.
CLI - Requires a local or remote DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive or network connection, keyboard, and monitor. You can run the Solaris Web Start installation CLI with the tip command. For more information, see the man page, tip(1).
If the Solaris Web Start program detects a video adapter for the system, it automatically displays the GUI. If the Solaris Web Start program does not detect a video adapter, it automatically displays the CLI. The content and sequence of instructions in both the GUI and the CUI are generally the same.
Performing an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris Web Start Program
You can either install or upgrade the Solaris operating environment by using the Solaris Web Start program, which is on the Solaris 9 DVD or the Solaris 9 Installation CD.
Note - If you are installing from the Solaris 9 Installation CD, refer to "Requirements When Using the Solaris 9 Installation CD" for special requirements.
For the installation, ensure that you have the following:
For a DVD installation, the Solaris 9 DVD
For a CD installation:
Solaris 9 Installation CD.
Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD.
Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 CD - The installation program prompts you for this CD if necessary.
Solaris 9 Languages CD - The installation program prompts you for this CD if necessary to support languages for specific geographic regions.
Task Map: Performing a Solaris Web Start Installation
Table 14-1 Performing a Solaris Web Start Installation Task Map
Task | Description | For Instructions |
|---|---|---|
Verify system requirements. | Verify that your system meets the requirements to install or upgrade with the Solaris Web Start program. | |
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 (Planning) |
(Optional) Preconfigure system configuration information. | Use the sysidcfg file or the name service to preconfigure installation information (for example, locale) for a system. Preconfiguring system information prevents the installation program from prompting you during the installation. | Chapter 7, Preconfiguring System Configuration Information (Tasks) |
(Upgrade only) Prepare to upgrade the system. | Back up the system. | System Administration Guide: Basic Administration |
(Optional) Set up the system to install from the network. | To install a system from a remote DVD or CD net installation image, you need to set up the system to boot and install from an install server or boot server. | Chapter 12, Preparing to Install From the Network With CD Media (Tasks) |
Install or upgrade. | Boot the system and follow the prompts to install or upgrade the Solaris software. | "To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris Web Start Program" |
(Upgrade only) Perform post-upgrade tasks. | Correct any local modifications that were lost during the upgrade. |
To Perform an Installation or Upgrade With the Solaris Web Start Program
Decide if you want to install the software by using the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive or by using a net image.
If you're using a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive, insert the Solaris 9 DVD or Solaris 9 Installation CD.
If you're using a net installation image, change directories to where the installation media is located. You might need to contact your network administrator for the location. The following command is an example.
% cd /net/install-svr/export/s9/sparc
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 DVD or CD, type:
ok boot cdrom [- nowin]
To boot from an install server on a network, type:
ok boot net [- nowin]
nowin
Specifies to run the Solaris Web Start program in CLI mode.
The Solaris Web Start installation begins.
If you are prompted, answer the system configuration questions.
If you preconfigured all of the system configuration information, the Solaris Web Start program does not prompt you to enter any configuration information. Proceed to Step 7.
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.
If you are using the GUI, after you confirm the system configuration information, the Solaris Web Start Installation Kiosk and Welcome to Solaris dialog box appear. If your system has insufficient memory, the Kiosk does not display.
Figure 14-1 Solaris Web Start Kiosk Menu
You can click on any link in the Kiosk menu.
Note - In some situations, the Kiosk might cover a dialog box. To display a hidden dialog box, from the Kiosk menu, choose Send Kiosk to Background.
The Installer Questions screen appears.
Decide if you want to reboot the system automatically and if you want to automatically eject the disc. Click NEXT.
The Specify Media screen appears.
Specify the media you are using to install: CD or DVD, Network, HTTP, FTP, or Local tape.
Decide if you want to perform an initial installation or an upgrade.
The Solaris Web Start program determines if the system can be upgraded. You must have an existing Solaris root (/) file system. If you are upgrading by using the Solaris 9 Installation CD, you must have a 512-Mbyte slice. The Solaris Web Start program detects the necessary conditions and then upgrades the system.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Solaris software and any additional software on the system.
When the Solaris Web Start 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 "To Correct Local Modifications After Upgrading".