06-10-2009
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1. UNIX for Advanced & Expert Users
Are you a developer for Solaris products? If so, check this out: http://sdc.sun.com/solaris8/
The media kit that comes includes the entire media pack (Solaris 8) for both Intel and Sparc architectures, and a cool spill-proof coffe mug (for those all-nighters you're going to pull playing with... (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: LivinFree
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2. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
I am new to UNIX administration. I have 10 years of Windows admin experience. I need to know how to give java developers the access they need to install and maintain the applications they are writing. In the Windows world I would make them a local admin on a test server but give them limited... (4 Replies)
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3. Solaris
Hello,
| am trying to setup ipfilter on solaris express snv_91 but I don't seem to have the following file available.
/etc/ipf/pfil.ap
Is this an older way of configuring the interface?, I have all the packages installed.
Thanks, (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: Actuator
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4. Solaris
Simply question which should I use. correct me if I'm wrong but Solaris Express is taking the place of Opensolaris and is officially sanctioned by Oracle and OpenIndiana is what used to be OpenSolaris.
If I opt for OpenIndiana is it going to follow the official Oracle Solaris releases or are... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: michael78
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5. Solaris
What are the differences between these systems? I have to use Oracle's product but I do not know who to choose (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: PtaQ
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6. Solaris
I have installed Solaris 11 Express on my machine. I have problems trying to reboot the computer remotely.
When I log to the local console as the root-user and run
reboot
everything is fine.
But when I log in remotely from a Windows machine using putty and do the same, the computer... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: RychnD
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7. Solaris
I seem to be having a very irritating problem with my Solaris 11 Express fileserver which I built for my small home business. The basic problem is that the system will hang or freeze about 20 seconds into booting up. Grub comes up fine, and I can select between pre-napp-it and current build. It... (13 Replies)
Discussion started by: Smokin Whale
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LEARN ABOUT V7
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.
23 Sep 2005 install-solaris(1M)