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1. Solaris
I want to migrate a solaris 10 os to solaris 11.4 zone.
I did this
a)Collect some data like id sysid,disks,ip,etc..on solaris10
OK
b)Create this file.cfg with this command on solaris 10
zonep2vchk -c > /migration/sol10.cfg
OK
c)Create the archive flash on Solaris10 (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: Linusolaradm1
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2. 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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3. Solaris
I'm new to utilizing Solaris... especially the old 8 version, but I'm trying to find out if there is a way to create a Flash Archive of a disk that can be restored on a smaller size disk or disk of varying size? (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: scifi_vixen
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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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5. Solaris
Hi,
Can anyone explains me the difference between solaris flash archive and jumpstart installation. Both are used to install many systems frm a centralized location , correct me if am wrong,.
Clear view on this is really appreciable. Thanks in advance (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: rogerben
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6. Solaris
Hi Gurus
I've to install the flash archive over the network. The archive is created and directory has been shared, what else all i have to do. Once i go to install option on other system and choose FTP( flash archive only) .
Will appreciate if some one can help me or directed me towards some... (9 Replies)
Discussion started by: kumarmani
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7. 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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8. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
Need a little help figuring out how to restore a .flar image using the Flash Archive Retrival Method.
I am using Solaris 8 on a Sun V240. I boot the system using the Solaris 8 disk 1of2 and provide the necessary information asked. When the screen gets to the Flash Archive Retrival Method screen... (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: Kevin1166
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9. Solaris
Dear all
I am in a problem. I have created a master server on which I have install a Solaris 10 OS as well as Oracle 10g with some additional solaris packages. Now I want to create a flash archive of this server and install that flash archive on another server, so that the new server will have... (6 Replies)
Discussion started by: girish.batra
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10. Solaris
I am making a flash archive to use as a base to lay down on all incoming servers.
I am wondering about Sun Explorer and Sun CST.
Is it ok to install these (but not configure them) on my source machine and create the archive?
Im just not sure if it would cause problems down the line, like... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: BG_JrAdmin
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AR(1) General Commands Manual AR(1)
NAME
ar, aal - archivers
SYNOPSIS
ar [dmpqrtx][abciluv] [posname] archive [file ...]
aal [dpqrtx][clv] archive [file ...]
EXAMPLES
ar r libc.a sort.s # Replace sort.s in libc.a
ar rb a.s libc.a b.s
# Insert b.s before a.s in libc.a
DESCRIPTION
Ar allows groups of files to be put together into a single archive. It is normally used for libraries of compiled procedures. Aal is like
ar, but is to be used with the ACK compiler. The following keys are allowed:
d: Delete. Ar will delete the named members.
m: Move named files. Ar expects a, b, or i to be specified.
p: Print the named files (list them on stdout)
q: Quickly append to the end of the archive file.
r: Replace (append when not in archive).
t: Print the archive's table of contents.
x: Extract
The keys may optionally concatencated with one or more of the following:
a: After posname
b: Before posname
c: Create (suppresses creation message)
i: Before posname
l: Local temporary file for work instead of /tmp/ar.$$$$$
u: Replace only if dated later than member in archive
v: Verbose
SEE ALSO
anm(1), asize(1), nm(1), size(1).
AR(1)
