Installation User Documentation

Installation Topics

These topics link to the most current installation documentation. These documents are updated on an ongoing basis, and will include post-2009.06 changes.

Alternately, you can view the final installation documentation for the OpenSolaris 2009.06 release at OpenSolaris 2009.06 Installation User Documentation.

Contact caiman-discuss@opensolaris.org with comments.

IMPORTANT: If you are installing an OpenSolaris developer build, see the Release Notes and AI issues per build at OpenSolaris AI Usage. Alternately, if you are installing the OpenSolaris 2009.06 release, see the OpenSolaris 2009.06 Release Notes.

How to install OpenSolaris on a single system
1. Exploring OpenSolaris
2. Preparing to Install OpenSolaris
3. Installing OpenSolaris from Live CD or into Virtual Machines
4. Keeping your OpenSolaris System Updated
5. How to Update from 2008.11 to 2009.06 release
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How to manage multiple boot environments on your system
1. Why Use Multiple Boot Environments?
2. Creating boot environments
3. Taking a Snapshot of a Boot Environment
4. Changing the Default Boot Environment
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beadm.1m.txt

How to install OpenSolaris on multiple client systems
1. Introduction to the Automated Installer Tool
2. Automated Installer Task Map
3. How to Set up an Install Server on Your Network
4. How to Administer an Automated Install Server
5. How to Administer a Custom Install Client
6. How to Administer the Manifest Files for an Install Service
7. How to Manage Client Installations
8. Troubleshooting
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installadm.1m.txt

How to create a custom, redistributable OpenSolaris image
1. Introduction to the Distribution Constructor
2. Setting up Your System to Create Custom Images
3. Customizing the Image Design by Modifying the Default Image Specifications
4. Creating a Custom Image
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distro_const.1m.txt

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