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# 1  
Old 01-27-2009
Dual boot SOlaris 10 and Windows server 2003
Hi,

I am doing a build for dual boot server with Solaris 10 and Win2K3 server. I have the solaris 10 installed already and have to the windows 2003 installation now.

Just wanted to know its just running a new 2003 build or anything different.
# 2  
Old 01-27-2009
I have build solaris on HDD1 and when I am trying to build the Win2K3 now, it says no disks can be found. I beleive both the disks are under UFS format. How can change HDD-2 to a FAT or NTFS so that I can build 2K3.

help me!!!
# 3  
Old 01-27-2009
please don't "bump up" your posts... please read the rules of unix.com!

your problem:
always install windows first! solaris comes with a boot manager (grub) and let you choose your os after installation.
if the disks are not found while windows installation you need to add the drivers... what kind of hardware do you use?
# 4  
Old 01-27-2009
Its a Sun X4200 (X86).....

I know how to go, if its Windows first, since its an already existing solaris machine I have no idea and I cant lose the data to format it.
Last edited by gunnervarma; 01-27-2009 at 07:05 PM..
# 5  
Old 01-27-2009
pull the solaris disk. install windows on the second disk (you need the windows driver!). after install boot to solaris an manually edit the grub boot menu (i think it's /boot/grub/menu.lst) to reflect your windows installation.

before you start take a backup of your solaris installation with flash or ufsdump... safety first Smilie

good luck!
# 6  
Old 01-28-2009
thanks. DO you have any idea what kind of drivers I have to go for?
# 7  
Old 01-28-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by gunnervarma
thanks. DO you have any idea what kind of drivers I have to go for?
sure... the drivers you can download from sun for your x4200 server. there are differences between x4200 and x4200m2, so watch out for the right drivers!
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