Installing Solaris x86 using jumpstart does not set the hostname for the target


 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Operating Systems Solaris Installing Solaris x86 using jumpstart does not set the hostname for the target
# 1  
Old 09-08-2011
Installing Solaris x86 using jumpstart does not set the hostname for the target

Installing Solaris x86 using jumpstart does not set the hostname for the target. Any idea where do we need to specify hostname to be set for jumpstart installation.
# 2  
Old 09-08-2011
Under DHCP Macro
Login or Register to Ask a Question

Previous Thread | Next Thread

10 More Discussions You Might Find Interesting

1. Solaris

SVM - Metadevices are offline after changing hostname solaris x86

Hi , We are facing an issue on one of our solaris x86 server, After changing the hostname and a orderly reboot , all metadevices shows offline. please let us know the steps to restore back all metadevices to working state with this new hostname (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: karthick.sh
3 Replies

2. Solaris

Solaris x86 installation using jumpstart does not local boot ( boot from hdd)

I am trying to install Solaris x86 using the Jumpstart server. I run the add_install_client command with appropriate options, and reboot my x86 Target box. The installation starts fine and unattended. After the installation completes and the target goes for a re-boot, it does not boot from the HDD... (9 Replies)
Discussion started by: hemalsid
9 Replies

3. Solaris

Automate Solaris x86 Jumpstart

Hi All, Is there a possible way to fully automate Solaris x86 jumpstart or make the x86 jumpstart unattended? I'm currently checking the possible options on how can I do the x86 jumpstart to be kicked off during midnight. We have an automated jumpstart (start to run from midnight) for... (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: racbern
2 Replies

4. Solaris

Installing StorageWorks DAT 40 on x86 Solaris 10

I am looking for this document UNIX Configuration Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape. I need a procedure to install StorageWorks DAT 40 internal tape drive C5668A. (10 Replies)
Discussion started by: real-chess
10 Replies

5. Solaris

Solaris 10 x86 Jumpstart w/o GUI

Does anyone know how to Jumpstart a Solaris 10 x86 system without the GUI? I would like to keep the Jumpstart and/or Flash Archive install in a console text mode if possible but I've not had much luck finding instructions. I'm guessing this is going to be accomplished from the grub menu with a... (5 Replies)
Discussion started by: alias.256
5 Replies

6. Solaris

Jumpstart Solaris 10 x86

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)
Discussion started by: alias.256
2 Replies

7. Solaris

installing Solaris 10 with jumpstart from multiple dvds

Hi everybody, I am trying to clone Solaris 10 with applications to another server. The total amount of data of jumpstart image is larger than a single dvd disk. Any ideas if it is possible to split image to several dvds and then use them to install cloned os on another server? I want to avoid... (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: jarek
2 Replies

8. Solaris

Installing Solaris 10 (x86)

I tried installing Solaris 10 (x86) 01/06 on a VMWARE machine. Installation went on pretty smoothly for CD 1 but I seem to have problem installing the rest of the CDs. I have a few questions to ask: After installing CD 1, I was prompted to reboot, when the system rebooted, I was back at the... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: owls
3 Replies

9. Solaris

Installing Solaris 8 (x86) on PC

Hi, I have installed Solaris 8 on a PC, but I can not get the 2nd CD to install. I can log in to CDE desktop, by the way, is just black and white. I can mount the 2nd install CD, and double-click on the installer, but it does not install. Someting displays in the console and then it disappears... (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: annointed3
1 Replies

10. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Problem installing Solaris 8 on x86

I am trying to install Solaris 8 on a pentium based machine with hardware listed on the HCL. I am booting off of Solaris 8 CD1 and getting to the webstart portion of the installation. However, after selecting option 1 for Interactive Installation, the screen goes to a white screen with blinking... (0 Replies)
Discussion started by: subminimal
0 Replies
Login or Register to Ask a Question