How to Update from 2008.11 to 2009.06 with Update Manager
When you upgrade from one version of the OpenSolaris operating system to another, you don't literally overwrite the existing OS. Instead, the OpenSolaris upgrade software creates a clone of the existing OS boot environment and then updates the clone, so you can always go back and run the previous version/boot environment if there are any issues with the update. These boot environments are shown on the GRUB screen when the system boots up, and the latest boot environment created is the one that boots by default (although you can change the selection at boot time and you can change the default via the Update Manager).
Using the OpenSolaris Update Manager is an easy way to upgrade from one release of OpenSolaris to another. The Update Manager automatically detects when new packages are available for your system, including when the Update Manager itself needs to be updated. Follow this procedure.
Before You Begin
To complete this procedure, you need:
- A system running a previous version of OpenSolaris.
- Network connectivity.
- Start the Update Manager (System > Administration > Update Manager).
If the Update Manager software needs to also be udpated, it will prompt you to do the following: - Open a terminal window (Applications > Accessories > Terminal).
- Use the the following command to bring the Update Manager software up to date:
$ pfexec pkg install SUNWipkg
- Close the Update Manager.
- Restart the Update Manager (System > Administration > Update Manager).
- Select Update All.
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