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Sun Solaris information needed

Hello everyone. I wont waste anytime and I will get right to the point.

I've been working with Linux for about 7 months and started using OpenBSD and FreeBSD for about 2 months. I have a very strong background in Microsoft (MCSE).

I plan to continue working with Microsoft as it's one entity that will always be around and will have a need for people who know how to work the operating system. (not to mention the need to get Microsoft and Unix/linux systems to communicate)

However, over the past couple months, i've really grown to love UNIX and Linux. I dont know how to describe it except I feel free.

I'm currently running a OpenBSD Firewall/Gateway with 2 Linux machines, one Windows 2000 and one FreeBSD mail server all on my LAN. The practice and learning experience has been great and my desire to learn more is endless.

I've always been curious about Sun and Solaris. It's sounds incredibly intriguing to me. It's definetly something I would like to pursue. (So many places are pumping out MCSE's, I need to take a different route)

So my question to everyone is, what recommendation to you suggest to get started with Solaris? I'd prefer to grab a sparc box off of ebay, pick up some box and just have a blast with it.

Any suggestions? I really like neo's post in the FAQ in a couple of threads about Linux/Unix certifcation questions.

Basically, im trying to seperate myself from the crowd if you know what I mean.

Iff anyone out there as some input or suggestions, please feel free to post. This is something i'm very interested in, yet not sure how to get started.

Thank you for everyones input. I do appreciate it.

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install-solaris

install-solaris(1M)													       install-solaris(1M)

NAME

       install-solaris - install the Solaris operating system

SYNOPSIS

       install-solaris

       install-solaris	invokes  the  Solaris  Install	program. Depending on graphical capability and available memory at the time of invocation,
       install-solaris invokes either a text-based installer or a graphical installer.

       The following minimum requirements for physical memory dictate which features are available during installation:

       For SPARC machines:

       128 MB

	   Minimum physical memory for all installation types

       128 MB

	   Minimum physical memory required for windowing system

       384 MB

	   Minimum physical memory required for graphical-based installation

       For x86 machines:

       256 MB

	   Minimum physical memory for all installation types

       256 MB

	   Minimum physical memory required for windowing system

       512 MB

	   Minimum physical memory required for graphical-based installation

       In some cases, even if the minimum physical memory is present, available virtual memory after system startup can limit the number  of  fea-
       tures available.

       install-solaris	exists	only  on  the Solaris installation media (CD or DVD) and should be invoked only from there. Refer to the  for more
       details.

       install-solaris allows installation of the operating system onto any standalone system. install-solaris loads the software available on the
       installation media. Refer to the  for disk space requirements.

       Refer to the  for more information on the various menus and selections.

       See attributes(5) for descriptions of the following attributes:

       +-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
       |      ATTRIBUTE TYPE	     |	    ATTRIBUTE VALUE	   |
       +-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
       |Availability		     |SUNWcdrom  (Solaris instal-  |
       |			     |lation media)		   |
       +-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
       |Interface Stability	     |Evolving			   |
       +-----------------------------+-----------------------------+

       pkginfo(1), install(1M), pkgadd(1M), attributes(5)

       It is advisable to exit install-solaris by means of the exit options in the install-solaris menus.

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