How to install Sun Solaris?

Answer 1

First, check to see if your hardware is supported. If it looks like it will work, download the .iso, then burn the iso to CD using an option similar to "Burn image to disc". Once you have the CD burned, you should be able to boot from the CD. Make sure to backup any data before attempting to install a new OS.

Answer 2

Solaris 9 OS Installation and Configuration

a. Verify Media

You can either install or upgrade the Solaris operating environment by using the Solaris Web Start program, which is on the Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition DVD or the Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Installation CD. For the installation, ensure that you have the following:

For a DVD installation:

Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition DVD
For a CD installation:

Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Installation CD.
Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD.
Solaris 9 Software 2 of 2 SPARC Platform Edition CD – The installation program prompts you for this CD if necessary.
Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Languages CD – The installation program prompts you for this CD if necessary to support languages for specific geographic regions.
b. Pick Installation Method

Decide if you want to install the software by using the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive.

If you're using a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive, insert the Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition DVD or Solaris 9 SPARC Platform Edition Installation CD.

c. 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]]

The nowin parameter specifies to run the Solaris Web Start program in CLI mode.

d. System Configuration Questions

If you are prompted, answer the system configuration questions. Choose United States as country and English(US) for language. Answer the remaining questions based on the following table:

Info Needed to Install Answers:
Network Yes. Make sure Network cable is connected before booting up the machine.
DHCP No. Most servers use static IP
Host Name Enter Hostname.
IP Address Enter IP address
Subnet Yes. Input Netmask as 255.255.255.0
IPv6 No.
Kerberos No.
Name Service None. Can be reconfigured in /etc/nsswitch.conf.
Time Zone Geographical region -- Central
SPARC: Power Management No.
Proxy Server Configuration Direct Connection
Automatic reboot or CD/DVD ejection Yes
Yes

Software Group Entire Plus OEM
SPARC: 64–bit Yes/No. Depend on the applications that you want to install on this system.
Select Disks Select hard disk from the list. Always choose the first one as boot disk
Preserve Data No
Auto-layout File Systems Yes. Choose /, /var and /export/home. Then Customize.
Customize Partition Generally we create several partitions. They are:

c0t0d0s0 / -- Contain all OS files which will spread out to /etc, /opt and others directories. Usually root partition don't grow, just add about 200MB from recommended size will be enough.

c0t0d0s1 /var -- For storing system temporary files and logs, such as print queue and mail queue. at least double the size of memory, in case of core dump.

c0t0d0s3 /usr/local -- For all other third party applications. Depend on how many applications will be install on the system.

c0t0d0s4 /export/home -- User's home directory. Whatever left from the rest of the filesystems.

c0t0d0s5 swap -- Use for swap space. Generally about the same as the system memory.

c0t0d0s7 /tmp -- User's temporary storage. Double size of memory is a guideline.


e. Verify Files

Review the contents of the following files:

1. /etc/defaultrouter

The content of the file should be the IP address of the router or gateway.

2. /etc/resolv.conf

Enter information about the domain and nameservers. For example:

domain university.edu
nameserver 192.107.1.1
nameserver 192.107.1.2

3. nsswitch.conf

Copy /etc/nsswitch.dns over /etc/nsswitch.conf to enable DNS.

4. /etc/inetd.conf

Edit /etc/inetd.conf. Disable all unnecessary services including talk, finger, etc..

f. Patches

Download and apply patches cluster to system.

g. Reboot

Reboot the system.