Robert Milkowski wrote: > I haven't played much with AI (yet) but my impression is that it is way > over-complicated for no apparent reason and it doesn't compare well to other > solutions like kickstart or old good jumpstart. > > Is there any document describing reasoning behind AI architecture and > comparing it to jumpstart and kickstart? > > Hi Robert,
The issues Peter points out aren't really architectural issues, they are usability and possibly design issues. However, that said, we are aware we have these issues with AI, and that the user experience isn't optimal. As I said in my response to Peter, we are working on this. For context on what we are providing with AI take a look at: http://opensolaris.org/os/project/caiman/auto_install/AI_Reqs_Final/ Along with other AI documentation at: http://opensolaris.org/os/project/caiman/auto_install/ What we are trying to do with AI is utilize the technology in OpenSolaris to our advantage, require less user 'input' for things like system configuration and client setup, to simplify the setup and configuration for our enterprise customers. The goals of AI are outline in the AI design document, V1.0, which is on the AI project page. How you can help us is to use AI, file bugs, start conversations on this alias about the things you like and don't like about AI. Concrete user data helps. thanks, sarah
