7.3 SunOS 5.X

7.3.5 Installation

The installation process has three levels. Sysidtool prompts for system identification information. SunInstall does the installation. Admintool is a GUI tool used to add new users, set-up diskless clients, manage printers and databases.

Installation consists of:

: 1. Save the previous configuration and data files.
: Boot from CDROM.
: Provide sysidtool the system identification information.
: Provide SunInstall the installation information.
: Choose the Quick or Custom Install option.
: For a server - identify diskless clients and the architectures to be supported.
: Select the desired software.
: Configure the disks to support the desired software and clients.
: Start the installation.
: Customize your system.

7.3.5.1 - Pre-Installation Information

Unix System Administration - 8 AUG 1996

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