I have a Solaris 10 jumpstart boot/config server set up on a subnet, and am trying to use it to build a client (the only other machine on the network). Things start out just fine, with the client booting into the Solaris Installation program, but then it just coredumps just as it's going to start the install. So, I decided to try to verify (dry run) the profile I'm using with the cmd:
/usr/sbin/install.d/pfinstall -D -c /path/to/profile
I've set SYS_MEMSIZE to be 640.
When I run this command, I get an error "Received Signal 11", and an exit status of 2. Attached file "server_truss_snippet" has the error.
If I just try to use the server to perform the install, I get a coredump generated on the client by pfinstall. 2 files attached for this: pstack_output (pstack command on the generated corefile)
client_truss_snippet.txt - output of truss when I manually do a "pfinstall /path/to/profile" on my Jumpstart client.
Whew - a lot to digest, and I'm pretty sure both problems are related, but I'm plain stuck, so I'm hoping someone out there might have an idea or two.
howdy,
I have a couple of headless Solaris 8 servers i can access via ssh for basic periodic patching.
I would like to use the X server to access some of the apps that reside there also, but when i start X it errors out, complaining it can't find /dev/fb.
Is there a way to bypass the... (3 Replies)
Hi,
I build a jumpstart server with a running dhcp server. I already managed to install a x86 client via network. But my sparc clients aren't still working.
When booting via network I get the following message:
Timeout waiting for ARP/RARP packet
I ran "snoop" on the server:
client2 ->... (1 Reply)
I just built a jumpstart server on a Solaris 9 sun box and have had no problems jumpstarting other sol9 boxes using the custom rules. I've also copied a Solaris 10 image onto that same solaris 9 server and have had problems loading Solaris 10. These boxes will go directly to the manual OS install... (5 Replies)
Hi all ,
I am trying to jumpstart ( webstart) solaris 9 on E2900 ( client) using the DVD of a V440 server ( jumstart server). I did the setup for the V440 as follows :
cleaning up preexisting install client "XXXXXXX"
removing XXXXXXXfrom bootparams
removing /etc/bootparams, since it is... (14 Replies)
I need a little help figuring out why my custom jumpstart network installation is dumping me to a manual install.
I am trying to install Solaris 10 (unattended) over the wire from my jumpstart server to an HP Proliant DL380 server but I'm having difficulties with the unattended part.
So, what... (2 Replies)
Hello everyone,
I tried to install solaris 10 using the command # boot net - install.
I take the image correctly but when you start installing the Operating system installation takes a long (4 hours I have left and not advancing but not send me any errors), it can be seen from the following:
... (7 Replies)
I have a laptop and need to build an Oracle Linux kickstart server and a Solaris Jumpstart server that can build sparc and x86 systems.
Is the best way to create a dual boot from grub for Oracle Linux and Solaris x86?
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Hey,
I have been battling with jumpstart for the past few days. Interface nxge0 is set on a vlan:
nxge0: flags=1000843<UP,BROADCAST,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4> mtu 1500 index 2
inet 0.0.0.0 netmask ff000000
ether 0:21:28:3c:a0:6
nxge998000:... (0 Replies)
Hey All,
I'm trying to jump start a new Sun Server from an existing jump start server, but this last machine is giving me driver errors :s
It doesn't make sense as we've built a few of these exact same servers just recently, but this last one displays:
"No driver (or driver binding)... (2 Replies)
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LEARN ABOUT ULTRIX
ris
ris(8) System Manager's Manual ris(8)Name
ris - remote installation services utility
Syntax
/etc/ris
Description
The utility performs remote installation services which install system software to a client machine through the TCP/IP local network. The
client machine can be a VAX or a RISC machine.
The server on which the remote installation services area is located can be either a VAX or a RISC machine.
The remote installation services utility uses the directory as a base. When you install the first product to the utility creates a remote
installation services area. The area is called either or
The area contains one or more ULTRIX software products. Each product contains the subsets of the kits that can be installed to clients on
a network. Clients registered for an area install software over the network to their processor.
The utility performs the following functions:
a - Add client
r - Remove client
s - Show products in remote installation environments
m - Modify client
i - Install software
You must use the utility interactively to set up a remote installation services area. After you have set up a remote installation services
area on the server, you can use the utility either interactively or from the command line to manage clients.
The directory also holds a subdirectory, This directory contains a database file, that you can use to manage multiple clients.
Examples
The example that follows invokes the utility interactively:
# /etc/ris
A menu appears from which you can select options to perform functions.
The examples that follow manage the client using the command line.
The syntax of the command to add a client follows:
/etc/ris -a <clientname> -h <Ethernet_address> -p path,product[,product]
The following command adds client and allows that client to install a product over the network:
# /etc/ris -a bergal -h 08-00-2B-03-05-8B -p ris0.mips,product_1
The syntax of the command to modify a client follows:
/etc/ris -a <clientname> [-h <Ethernet_address>] [-p <path,product,product>]
The following command modifies client and allows that client to install a product over the network:
# /etc/ris -m bergal -p ris0.mips,product_2
The syntax of the command to remove a client follows:
/etc/ris -r <clientname>
The following command removes client
# /etc/ris -r bergal
FilesSee Alsosetld(8)
Guide to the Remote Installation Services
Guide to Server Setup
ris(8)