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1. Solaris
Hey guys,
I'm attempting to migrate us to a new box. First problem I had was the change in architecture going from sun4u to sun4v, we have a Sun M5000 and are moving to a Fujitsu M10-4. I figured out how to make the flash archive work between architectures.
Now I appear to be running into an... (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: kaledragule
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2. Solaris
:)Hi Solaris Specialists,
I need to carry out a disaster recovery backup using Solaris 10 x86 Flash Archive (flarcreate - http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E18752_01/html/821-1912/flashoverview-2.html) on a critical productin server where maintenance downtime is reduced to a minimal. Only 2 filesystems... (5 Replies)
Discussion started by: gjackson123
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3. Solaris
Dear friends,
I have the DVD image of solaris 10 but I don't have DVD writer to burn it onto a dvd R. I was wondering if I could install Solaris from my 4gb usb flash drive as my PC supports booting from usb. I have installed Windows 7 this way recently, I have no idea about Solaris. Could you... (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: gabam
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4. Solaris
I'm writing a design doc and I got this feedback.
"Apparently flash archives have issues with VXVM root F/S's - May also impact licensing for “kick” systems. SVM may be more sensible / flexible option"
The VxVM will be use global zones. i intend on using flash archives of solaris 8/9... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: frustin
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Where can I find instructions for doing this? I am running Win XP and would like to be able to run solaris 10 from my flash drive.
Thanks,
Carrie (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: Carrie Heiser
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6. Solaris
I want take a flash backup by flar command for specific files like:
/ , /boot, /tmp
I am trying this command but its not working
# flar -n archive1 -f /,/boot,/tmp -F -c /home/arc1.flar
Please can any body help me __.____._ (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: kmuqalled
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7. Solaris
Hello everyone I am Kevin and new to this forum.
I have encounter an issue I can't seem to resolve. I am currently using Solaris 8 02/04 on Sun V240 servers. I know how to create a flar image of the server and restore it using NFS (network server) or Local Tape (tape drive). What I need to do... (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: Kevin1166
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8. Solaris
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/819-5779/6n7rcfdn1?a=view
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To Create a Reboot Script
This script is kept in the archive and runs after the system is rebooted. The script does any final configuration after system reconfiguration.
After you... (0 Replies)
Discussion started by: kungpow
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9. Solaris
I am trying to use a flash image to install a v890.
I have the image on another box.
I am trying to use ftp to pull down the image.
But, when i go though the install, choose flash, enter the ftp info, it can not ever connect to the server.
I've never had this trouble before.
There are 4... (4 Replies)
Discussion started by: BG_JrAdmin
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suninstall(1M) System Administration Commands suninstall(1M)
NAME
suninstall - install the Solaris operating system
SYNOPSIS
suninstall
DESCRIPTION
install-solaris(1M) is now the preferred command for starting and restarting the Solaris Installation program. It should be used instead of
suninstall. suninstall is symbolically linked to install-solaris.
suninstall is a forms-based and graphical subsystem for installing the operating system.
suninstall exists only on the Solaris installation media (CD or DVD) and should only be invoked from there. Refer to the Solaris 10 Instal-
lation Guide: Basic Installations for more details.
suninstall allows installation of the operating system onto any standalone system. suninstall loads the software available on the installa-
tion media. Refer to the Solaris 10 Installation Guide: Basic Installations for disk space requirements.
USAGE
Refer to the Solaris 10 Installation Guide: Basic Installations for more information on the various menus and selections.
ATTRIBUTES
See attributes(5) for descriptions of the following attributes:
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
| ATTRIBUTE TYPE | ATTRIBUTE VALUE |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
|Availability |SUNWcdrom (Solaris instal- |
| |lation media) |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
SEE ALSO
pkginfo(1), install(1M), install-solaris(1M), pkgadd(1M), attributes(5)
Solaris 10 Installation Guide: Basic Installations
NOTES
It is advisable to exit suninstall by means of the exit options in the suninstall menus.
SunOS 5.10 9 Sep 2004 suninstall(1M)
