INSTALLATION OF SOLARIS 9i

INSTALLATION OF SOLARIS -9i
Asit Kumar Mahapatra.
Bay Area Infotech India Pvt. Ltd
Description:-
1-Go to Tera Term-Serial-Port-COM1
2-If the OS is already in the machine than give the command init0(It goes to the level0)
3-If the OS is not there send a break in control panel
4-Give the installation cd in the cd drive
Command :-
1-boot cdrom
2-It ask for
Select a Language:-
0. English
1. French
2. German
3. Italian
4. Japanese
5. Korean
6. Simplified Chinese
7. Spanish
8. Swedish
9. Traditional Chinese
Ans:-We need to have choose 0 and than esc+2(English)

3-After that it asking for
Select a Locale:-
0. English (C - 7-bit ASCII)
1. Albania (ISO8859-2)
2. Australia (ISO8859-1)
3. Belgium-Flemish (ISO8859-1)
4. Belgium-Flemish (ISO8859-15 - Euro)
5. Bosnia (ISO8859-2)
6. Brazil (ISO8859-1)
7. Brazil (UTF-8)
8. Bulgaria (ISO8859-5)
9. Canada-English (ISO8859-1)
10. Catalan, Spain (ISO8859-1)
11. Catalan, Spain (ISO8859-15 - Euro)
12. Croatia (ISO8859-2)
13. Czech Republic (ISO8859-2)
14. Denmark (ISO8859-1)
15. Denmark (ISO8859-15 - Euro)
16. Egypt (ISO8859-6)
17. Egypt (UTF-8)
18. Estonia (ISO8859-15)
Ans:- 0. English (C - 7-bit ASCII)

4-After this it ask for
What type of terminal are you using?
1) ANSI Standard CRT
2) DEC VT52
3) DEC VT100
4) Heathkit 19
5) Lear Siegler ADM31
6) PC Console
7) Sun Command Tool
8) Sun Workstation
9) Televideo 910
10) Televideo 925
11) Wyse Model 50
12) X Terminal Emulator (xterms)
13) CDE Terminal Emulator (dtterm)
14) Other
Ans :-3) DEC VT100

5-Than it ask for
The Solaris Installation Program:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
The Solaris installation program is divided into a series of short sections
where you'll be prompted to provide information for the installation. At
the end of each section, you'll be able to change the selections you've
made before continuing.
About navigation...
- The mouse cannot be used
- If your keyboard does not have function keys, or they do not
respond, press ESC; the legend at the bottom of the screen
will change to show the ESC keys to use for navigation.
Ans:-We need to have just press only esc+2

6-Than it ask for
Identify This System:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
On the next screens, you must identify this system as networked or
non-networked, and set the default time zone and date/time.
If this system is networked, the software will try to find the information
it needs to identify your system; you will be prompted to supply any
information it cannot find.
Ø To begin identifying this system, press F2.
Ans:-We need to have just press esc+2

7-Than it ask for
DHCP:- qqqqq
On this screen you must specify whether or not this system should use DHCP
for network interface configuration. Choose Yes if DHCP is to be used, or
No if the interfaces are to be configured manually.
NOTE: DHCP support will not be enabled, if selected, until after the system
reboots.
Use DHCP
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[ ] Yes
[X] No
Ans:-We need to have choose NO

8-Than it ask for
Host Name:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
On this screen you must enter your host name, which identifies this system
on the network. The name must be unique within your domain; creating a
duplicate host name will cause problems on the network after you install
Solaris.
A host name must be at least two characters; it can contain letters, digits,
and minus signs (-).
Host name: < color="#ff0000">Ans:-We need to have give a HOST name e.g.- asit,solaris9 etc

9-Than it ask for IP Address :-qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq On this screen you must enter the Internet Protocol (IP) address for this system. It must be unique and follow your site's address conventions, or a system/network failure could result. IP addresses contain four sets of numbers separated by periods (for example 129.200.9.1). IP address: 192.168.0.59
Ans:-We need to have give 1 IP address like - 192.168.0.59

10- Than it ask for Netmask:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq On this screen you must specify the netmask of your subnet. A default netmask is shown; do not accept the default unless you are sure it is correct for your subnet. A netmask must contain four sets of numbers separated by periods (for example 255.255.255.0). Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Ans:-This netmask is default so we have to press only esc+2

11-Than it ask for Set the Default Route:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq To specify the default route, you can let the software try to detect one upon reboot, you can specify the IP address of the router, or you can choose None. Choose None if you do not have a router on your subnet. > To make a selection, use the arrow keys to select your choice and press
Return to mark it [X].
Default Route
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[ ] Detect one upon reboot
[ ] Specify one
[X] None
Ans:-We need to have choose NONE

12-Than it ask for
Confirm Information qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
> Confirm the following information. If it is correct, press F2;
to change any information, press F4.
Networked: Yes
Use DHCP: No
Primary network interface: hme0
Host name: solaris9
IP address: 192.168.0.59
System part of a subnet: Yes
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Enable IPv6: No
Default Route: None
Ans:-We need have to just press esc+2

13-Than it ask for
Configure Security Policy:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
Specify Yes if the system will use the Kerberos security mechanism.
Specify No if this system will use standard UNIX security.
Configure Kerberos Security
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[ ] Yes
[X] No
Ans:-We need to have choose NO

14-Than it ask for
Confirm Information:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
> Confirm the following information. If it is correct, press F2;
to change any information, press F4.
Configure Kerberos Security: No
Ans:-We need to have choose Kerberos security as NO

15-Than it ask for
Name Service:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
On this screen you must provide name service information. Select the name
service that will be used by this system, or None if your system will either
not use a name service at all, or if it will use a name service not listed
here.
> To make a selection, use the arrow keys to highlight the option
and press Return to mark it [X].
Name service
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[ ] NIS+
[ ] NIS
[ ] DNS
[ ] LDAP
[X] None
Ans:-We need have to choose NONE

16-Than it ask for
Confirm Information:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
> Confirm the following information. If it is correct, press F2;
to change any information, press F4.
Name service: None
Ans:-We need to have just press only esc+2

17-Than it ask for
Time Zone qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
On this screen you must specify your default time zone. You can specify a
time zone in three ways: select one of the continents or oceans from the
list, select other - offset from GMT, or other - specify time zone file.
> To make a selection, use the arrow keys to highlight the option and
press Return to mark it [X].
Continents and Oceans
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- [ ] Africa
x [ ] Americas
x [ ] Antarctica
x [ ] Arctic Ocean
x [X] Asia
x [ ] Atlantic Ocean
x [ ] Australia
x [ ] Europe
v [ ] Indian Ocean
Ans:-So we need to have choose ASIA

18-Than it ask for
Country or Region:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
> To make a selection, use the arrow keys to highlight the option and
press Return to mark it [X].
Countries and Regions
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^ [ ] Bangladesh
x [ ] Bhutan
x [ ] Brunei
x [ ] Cambodia
x [ ] China
x [ ] Cyprus
x [ ] East Timor
x [ ] Georgia
x [ ] Hong Kong
x [X] India
x [ ] Indonesia
x [ ] Iran
v [ ] Iraq
Ans:-We need to have choose INDIA

19-Than it ask for
Date and Time:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
> Accept the default date and time or enter
new values.
Date and time: 2008-07-01 14:32
Year (4 digits) : 2008
Month (1-12) : 07
Day (1-31) : 01
Hour (0-23) : 14
Minute (0-59) : 32
Ans:-We need to have set the time or esc+2

20-Than it ask for
Confirm Information:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
> Confirm the following information. If it is correct, press F2;
to change any information, press F4.
Time zone: Asia/Calcutta
Date and time: 2008-07-01 14:32:00
Ans:-We need to have just press esc+2

21-Than it ask for
Solaris Interactive Installation:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
This system is upgradable, so there are two ways to install the Solaris
software.
The Upgrade option updates the Solaris software to the new release, saving
as many modifications to the previous version of Solaris software as
possible. Back up the system before using the Upgrade option.
The Initial option overwrites the system disks with the new version of
Solaris software. This option allows you to preserve any existing file
systems. Back up any modifications made to the previous version of Solaris
software before starting the Initial option.
After you select an option and complete the tasks that follow, a summary of
your actions will be displayed. If you want to install the system with a
Flash archive, select Initial.
Ans:-If we have to UPGRADE it than press esc+2 and if we have to install it from initial than esc+4

22-Than it ask for
Solaris Interactive Installation:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
You'll be using the initial option for installing Solaris software on the
system. The initial option overwrites the system disks when the new Solaris
software is installed.
On the following screens, you can accept the defaults or you can customize
how Solaris software will be installed by:
- Selecting the type of Solaris software to install
- Selecting disks to hold software you've selected
- Specifying how file systems are laid out on the disks
After completing these tasks, a summary of your selections (called a
profile) will be displayed.
There are two ways to install your Solaris software:

- "Standard" installs your system from a standard Solaris Distribution.
- "Flash" installs your system from one or more Flash Archives.
Loading install media, please wait...
Ans:-We need to have just press only esc+2

23-Than it ask for
Select Geographic Regions:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
Select the geographic regions for which support should be installed.
> [ ] Australasia
> [ ] Central America
> [ ] Northern Africa
> [ ] Middle East
> [ ] Western Europe
> [ ] Central Europe
> [ ] Southern Europe
> [ ] North America
> [ ] Asia
> [ ] Northern Europe
> [ ] Eastern Europe
> [ ] South America
Ans:-We need to have have choose ASIA

24-Than it ask for
Select 64 Bit:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
Select 64-bit if you want to install the Solaris 64-bit packages on this
system.
[X] Select To Include Solaris 64-bit Support
Ans:-We need to have just press only esc+2

25-Than it ask for
Select Software:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
Select the Solaris software to install on the system.
NOTE: After selecting a software group, you can add or remove software by
customizing it. However, this requires understanding of software
dependencies and how Solaris software is packaged. The software groups
displaying 64-bit contain 64-bit support.
[X] Entire Distribution plus OEM support 64-bit 2677.00 MB
[ ] Entire Distribution 64-bit ................. 2630.00 MB
[ ] Developer System Support 64-bit ............ 2123.00 MB
[ ] End User System Support 64-bit ............. 1599.00 MB
[ ] Core System Support 64-bit ................. 732.00 MB
Ans:-We need to have choose Entire Distribution plus OEM support 64-bit 2677.00 MB

26-Than it ask for
Select Disks:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
On this screen you must select the disks for installing Solaris software.
Start by looking at the Suggested Minimum field; this value is the
approximate space needed to install the software you've selected. Keep
selecting disks until the Total Selected value exceeds the Suggested Minimum
value.
Disk Device (Size) Available Space
=============================================
[X] c0t0d0 (17269 MB) boot disk 17269 MB (F4 to edit)

Total Selected: 17269 MB
Suggested Minimum: 1840 MB
Ans:-Here we need to have choose the disk or if not than press only esc+2

27-Than it ask for
Automatically Layout File Systems? qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
Do you want to use auto-layout to automatically layout file systems?
Manually laying out file systems requires advanced system administration
skills.
Ans:-Here we need have to press only esc+2

28-Than it ask for
Automatically Layout File Systems:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
On this screen you must select all the file systems you want auto-layout to
create, or accept the default file systems shown.
NOTE: For small disks, it may be necessary for auto-layout to break up some
of the file systems you request into smaller file systems to fit the
available disk space. So, after auto-layout completes, you may find file
systems in the layout that you did not select from the list below.
File Systems for Auto-layout
========================================
[X] /
[ ] /opt
[ ] /usr
[ ] /usr/openwin
[ ] /var
[X] swap
Ans:-Here we have to choose / only

29-Than it ask for
File System and Disk Layout:- qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
The summary below is your current file system and disk layout, based on the
information you've supplied.
NOTE: If you choose to customize, you should understand file systems, their
intended purpose on the disk, and how changing them may affect the operation
of the system.
File system/Mount point Disk/Slice Size
=============================================================
/ c0t0d0s0 2351 MB
swap c0t0d0s1 513 MB
overlap c0t0d0s2 17269 MB
/export/home c0t0d0s7 14405 MB
Ans:-Here we have to just press only esc+2

30-Than it ask for
Mount Remote File Systems? qqqqqqqqq
Do you want to mount software from a remote file server? This may be
necessary if you had to remove software because of disk space problems.
Ans:-Just press only esc+2

31-Than it ask for
Profile:- qqqqq
The information shown below is your profile for installing Solaris software.
It reflects the choices you've made on previous screens.
===========================================================
Installation Option: Initial
Boot Device: c0t0d0
Client Services: None
Software: Solaris 9, Entire Distribution plus OEM sup
File System and Disk Layout: / c0t0d0s0 2351 MB
swap c0t0d0s1 513 MB
/export/home c0t0d0s7 14405 MB
Ans:-Here we have to press only esc+2

32-than it ask for
Reboot After Installation? qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
After Solaris software is installed, the system must be rebooted. You can
choose to have the system automatically reboot, or you can choose to
manually reboot the system if you want to run scripts or do other
customizations before the reboot. You can manually reboot a system by using
the reboot(1M) command.
[X] Auto Reboot
[ ] Manual Reboot
Ans:-Here we have to choose which reboot we need. But generally it is Auto Reboot

33-Than the installation is going on as bellows,
Solaris Initial Install:-
MBytes Installed: 330.82
MBytes Remaining: 1210.12
Installing: GSSAPI CONFIG V2
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0 20 40 60 80 100

34-After completeing 100% it ask for
Starting Web Start Launcher in Command Line Mode:-
Please specify the media from which you will install Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2
(9/05 SPARC Platform Edition).

Alternatively, choose the selection for "Skip" to skip this disc and go on to
the next one.
Media:
1. CD/DVD
2. Network File System
3. Skip
Media [1]: 3
Ans:-Here we need have to choose SKIP option

35-Than it ask for
re you sure you want to skip the installation of Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2
(9/05 SPARC Platform Edition)?
1. Skip Installation
2. Continue Installation
Enter the number corresponding to you
Ans:-So here we have to choose SKIP INSTALLATION otherwise its again restart the installation process.