On 12/10/09 15:12, Frank Ludolph wrote: > Barbara.Lundquist at Sun.COM wrote: >> Gang, >> >> Below are the online help files for the text installer for review. >> Please email me edits by Dec. 18. I'll make final delivery in >> January/February, in time for the 2010.03 stopper builds. >> >> I'm asking the specific individuals above for review, but anyone else >> who wants to participate in the review may also send me comments. >> >> The files are shown below in the order that they are found in the >> installer. >> >> **In particular, note the files just after the Welcome and Disk files: >> the x86 partitioning files, the SPARC partitioning files, and the >> networking files. The rest of the files are fairly straightforward >> and less in need of review. >> >> If you'd like to see group discussion on a point, please cc the >> caiman-discuss alias. For minor edits, just send your email to me. >> >> Barbara >> >> >> >> =============================================================================== >> >> WELCOME >> >> This text installer enables you to install the OpenSolaris Operating >> System (OS) on SPARC or x86 systems. This installer, in particular, >> can be used on machines that either do not have or do not need >> graphics cards. >> >> Note: This initial installation of the OpenSolaris OS overwrites the >> existing Solaris or OpenSolaris OS with the new version of the >> OpenSolaris OS. If you want to upgrade an existing OpenSolaris OS, use >> the pkg(1) command or the Package Manager application instead of this >> installer. >> For upgrade instructions, go to the "Getting Started Guide" at >> opensolaris.com/use, and see the section, "Keeping Your System >> Up-To-Date," in that Getting Started document. >> >> WARNING: Note the following important considerations for x86 >> installations: >> >> * If the disk was not previously partitioned, the installation, by >> default, overwrites the whole disk layout. You can, however, modify >> the default selections in the installer screens to install to a new >> Solaris partition that is smaller than the whole disk. >> >> * If a Solaris partition is on the disk, and the installation makes >> no modifications to the partitions, the installation overwrites the >> Solaris partition only. Other existing partitions are not changed. > I think this warning section should be moved to the Disks Help screen.
Perhaps add something along the lines of "No changes will be made to the system until you begin the install"?? >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the Welcome screen, press >> the F2 key to continue to the next screen. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> You cannot use a mouse to navigate through the installation screens. >> Instead, use the function keys for navigation. The available function >> keys for each screen are listed at the bottom of the screen. For example: >> >> F2_Continue - Press the F2 key to move to the next installation >> screen. When you press F2, the installer processes any selections or >> typed entries that you made in that screen. >> F3_Back - Press the F3 key to go back to the previous screen. >> F6_Help - Press the F6 key to view the Help contents for that screen. >> F9_Quit - Press the F9 key to end the installation. >> >> >> In each screen, use the arrow keys to perform any of the following >> actions: >> * Moving through the screen text. >> * Changing the highlighted selections. >> * Moving to fields where you need to type information. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC. The legend at the bottom of the screen will change >> to show the ESC keys for navigation and other functions. >> >> >> ===================================================================================================== >> >> DISKS >> >> This screen displays the internal disks and external storage devices >> that can be used as installation targets. To be recognized by the >> installer, the devices must be plugged in when the installer begins. >> >> Note: You do not need to set up a mirrored configuration during >> installation. You can use the ZFS attach command after installation to >> perform this task. If you plan to set up a mirrored configuration, >> remember that the second disk has to be equal or larger than the >> installation target. >> >> SIZE >> >> The recommended size and minimum size for the OpenSolaris OS >> installation are displayed. The size of each device is displayed in >> gigabytes. >> >> * Devices that are too small for a successful installation are labeled >> that way. >> >> * Devices that have more space than can be used by the installation >> have a maximum installation size specified. >> >> PARTITIONS OR SLICES >> >> The first section of the screen lists available devices. One device is >> highlighted by default. The next section of the screen displays the >> partition or slice information for the currently highlighted device. >> Partitions are listed for x86 formatted devices. Slices are listed for >> SPARC formatted devices. >> >> If you want to view the partition or slice information for another >> device, you can use the arrow keys to select that device. The screen >> changes to display the partition or slice information for the device >> that you select. > If there are more than four devices press the up/down arrow keys > repeatedly to scroll the other devices into view. >> >> CAUTION: If there are no existing partitions or slices for a device, a >> warning is displayed, and the screen displays proposed partition or >> slice setup. In this case, all existing data on the device would be >> destroyed during installation. > There is no warning message displayed. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, >> choose one of the following options: >> >> * If you want to install to the device that is currently >> highlighted, select F2 and the installation continues to the next screen. >> >> * If you want to select a different device for the installation, >> use the arrow keys to highlight your preferred device. Partition or >> slice information will display for the device that you select. Then >> press F2 to continue. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> ============================================================================================== >> >> x86: FDISK PARTITIONS >> >> This screen displays the fdisk partitions for the x86 storage device >> that you selected in the previous screen. >> >> Note: The partitions are listed in the order that they exist on the disk. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, use >> the arrow keys to highlight either "Use the whole disk" or "Use a >> partition on the disk". >> >> * If you select "Use a partition on the disk," the next screens >> enable you to select which partition to use for the installation, and, >> if the partition has defined slices, which slice in that partition to >> use. > Also use this choice to adjust the fdisk partition layout. >> >> * If you select "Use the whole disk," the installer records that >> choice and proceeds to the next screen. >> >> CAUTION: By default, "Use the whole disk" erases the entire disk >> during installation. The disk is overwritten with the new OpenSolaris OS. > "By default," is misleading. "Use the whole disk" *always* erases the > entire disk. >> >> >> After making your selection, press F2 to continue to the next screen. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> ================================================================================================== >> >> x86: SELECT PARTITION >> >> Use this screen to select, create, or modify a Solaris partition to be >> used for the installation. >> >> This screen enables the user to make adjustments to the fdisk >> partition layout, such as deleting existing partitions, creating an >> extended partition, and creating and sizing a Solaris partition. > The user can "create and size" both Extended and Solaris partitions. The > wording suggests that extended partitions cannot be sized. (Re-reading > the spec I can see where this came from...) >> >> The screen displays the existing fdisk partitions. The primary >> partitions are displayed in the order that they are laid out on the >> disk. The current size and maximum available size for each partition >> are displayed. If an extended partition exists, its logical partitions >> are displayed. The logical partitions are also displayed in the disk >> layout order within the extended partition. > If the disk has not been previously partitioned, a suggested > partitioning is displayed, namely a single partition sized to the whole > disk. >> >> GUIDELINES >> >> You can have only one Solaris partition on the device. And, you must >> use that Solaris partition for the installation. If an existing >> Solaris partition exists, that partition is selected by default. >> >> CAUTION: If you reduce a partition size or change its type, the >> existing partition contents will be erased during installation. >> Otherwise, existing partition contents are preserved during >> installation. If your planned changes will destroy a partition during >> installation, that partition is marked with a red asterisk on this >> screen. >> >> HOW TO MODIFY SCREEN CONTENT >> >> You can use any of the following options to modify screen content: >> >> * F5_Change Type - With a partition highlighted, change the >> partition type by pressing F5 repeatedly to cycle through the >> partition types until the desired partition type or Unused is >> displayed. If Unused is selected, the partition is destroyed, and its >> space is made available when resizing adjacent partitions. >> >> Note: You cannot have more than one Solaris partition or more >> than one extended partition. Therefore, if you have an existing >> Solaris partition or an existing extended partition, the F5 change >> options will not include changing the partition to a Solaris partition >> or an extended partition. >> >> * Editable Fields - If a selected field is highlighted in yellow, >> you can type changes in that field. > "Editable Fields" might better be called "Size Fields" as those are the > only editable fields. >> >> * F7_Reset - Press F7 to restore all data in this screen to the >> original settings. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, you >> have the following options: >> >> * If there is an existing Solaris partition, that partition is >> selected by default. You can do one of the following: >> >> * You can use the existing partition with its current size. >> * If there is available space, you can resize the Solaris >> partition. > Technically the Solaris partition can always be resized. The size can > always be decreased. It might be worth noting that the size can be > increased up to the available space; some might erroneously think that > it can be resized to Size + Avail. >> >> * If you want to install to a different partition, you must >> first delete the existing Solaris partition by changing its type to >> Unused. Then, you can select another partition and change its type to >> Solaris. During installation, this modification erases the existing >> partition contents. >> >> * If there is no existing Solaris partition, select a partition >> and change its type to Solaris. >> >> * LINUX-SWAP INSTRUCTIONS: If you used a third-party partitioning >> tool such as GParted, this screen displays a partition named >> Linux-swap on which you can install the OpenSolaris OS software. To >> use this partition, you need to change the type from Linux-swap to >> Solaris in this screen. Highlight that partition and press F5 >> repeatedly to cycle through the types until the Solaris type is >> displayed for that partition. >> >> OPTIONAL: You can make further optional modifications to the partition >> layout. The changes you make will be implemented during the >> installation. To record layout changes, first use the arrow keys to >> highlight the partition that you want to modify. Then perform any of >> the following actions: >> >> * Delete a Partition - Press F5 repeatedly to cycle through the >> partition type options until Unused is displayed. During installation, >> the initial partition is destroyed, and its space is made available >> when resizing adjacent partitions. >> >> * Change a Partition's Type - Press F5 repeatedly to cycle through >> the partition types until the desired partition type is displayed. For >> example, change the type to Solaris. > [Insert a blank line] >> * Resize a Partition - If a selected partition's size is >> highlighted in yellow, you can resize that partition. Type the new >> size in the yellow editable field, up to the maximum size available. > Resizing an existing partition will destroy its content >> >> * Create a New Partition - Select an unused partition. Press F5 and >> change the partition's type from Unused to another type, such as >> Solaris or Extended. >> >> * Create an Extended Partition - Press F5 as needed to select the >> Extended partition type. Creating an extended partition creates an >> unused logical partition of the same size. > Do we want to explicitly mention the creation of logical partitions? If > there is available space in the Extended partition, it is represented by > one or more Unused logical partitions in the right column. >> >> Note: You can press the F7 key to cancel your changes. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> ================================================================================================ >> >> x86: SOLARIS PARTITION SLICES >> >> If Solaris VTOC slices are in a Solaris partition that you selected in >> the prior screen, this screen lists the VTOC slices. You can choose to >> install the OpenSolaris OS in one of the slices. Or you can use the >> whole partition for the installation. >> >> The existing VTOC slices are displayed in layout order. >> >> Note: If you altered the Solaris partition in the prior screen, this >> screen is not displayed. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the Solaris Partition >> screen, use the arrow keys to highlight either "Use the whole >> partition" or "Use a slice in the partition." Press F2 to continue to >> the next screen. If you plan to use a slice in the partition, the next >> screen will enable you to select that slice. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> ================================================================================================== >> >> x86: SELECT SLICE IN SOLARIS PARTITION >> >> This screen enables you to select a VTOC slice in a Solaris partition >> to use for the installation. To indicate which slice to use for the >> installation, select the slice and change the slice type to ZFS Root >> Pool. You have the option of resizing the ZFS root pool. > Some wording has been changed. Replace "ZFS root pool" with "rpool", > both above and below and also on the SPARC Slices screens. The mockup > screens have been updated to show this >> >> The screen displays the existing slices in the fdisk partition that >> you selected in the prior screens. The slices are displayed in the >> order that they are laid out in the partition. The current size and >> maximum available size for each slice are displayed. >> >> GUIDELINES >> >> * You can have only one ZFS root pool in the partition, and >> OpenSolaris must be installed in the ZFS root pool. > "must" > "will" ? "Must" implies to me that the user must take some > action to make this happen. >> * The size of the ZFS root pool can be increased up to the maximum >> available size. When slices are shown as Unused, its available space >> is displayed in the available (Avail) column. You can change a slice >> to Unused, making its space available to adjacent slices. >> >> Note: A red asterisk indicates that slice's content will be destroyed >> during installation. If the slice is not explicitly altered by the >> user, the slice content is preserved during installation. >> >> HOW TO MODIFY SCREEN CONTENT >> >> You can use any of the following options to modify screen content: >> >> * F5_Change Type - With a partition highlighted, press F5 partition -> slice >> repeatedly to cycle through the types until the desired slice type is >> displayed. >> >> * Editable Fields - If a selected field is highlighted in yellow, >> you can type changes in that field. > "Size Fields" (as on the Select Partition screen)? >> >> * F7_Reset - Press F7 to restore all data in this screen to the >> original settings. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, use >> the arrow keys to select the target slice if it is not already >> selected. If the selected slice type is not a ZFS root pool, press F5 >> repeatedly to cycle through the slice types until the type, ZFS Root >> Pool, is displayed. >> >> Note: Remember that you can have only one ZFS root pool in the >> partition. If another ZFS root pool exists, change its type to Unused >> before you change the targeted slice to a ZFS root pool. >> >> OPTIONAL: You can make further optional modifications to the slice >> layout as described next, then press F2 to continue to the next >> screen. The changes you make will be implemented during the >> installation. To record layout changes, first use the arrow keys to >> highlight the slice that you want to modify. Then perform any of the >> following actions: >> >> * Delete a Slice - Press F5 repeatedly to cycle through the slice >> types until the type, Unused, is displayed. The space from an Unused >> slice is made available to adjacent slices. >> >> * Change a Slice's Type - Press F5 repeatedly to cycle through the >> slice types until the desired type is displayed. Use this procedure, >> for example, to change the type to ZFS Root Pool. > [Insert a blank line] >> * Resize a Slice - If a selected slice's size is highlighted in >> yellow, you can resize that slice. Type the new size in the yellow >> editable field, up to the maximum size available. > Might want to note that the sum of the partition's sizes might not equal > the size of the whole disk. This is caused by rounding sizes to the > nearest .1GB and the possibility of unused space between partitions. >> >> * Create a New Slice - Select an unused slice. Press F5 as needed >> to change the slice's type from Unused to another type, such as ZFS >> Root Pool. > Note that slice 2, (Backup), cannot be modified. Many applications > assume that slice 2 spans the entire disk. >> >> Note: You can use the F7 key to cancel your changes. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> >> ================================================================================================== >> >> SPARC: SOLARIS SLICES >> >> This screen displays the VTOC slices for the SPARC storage device that >> you selected in the previous screen. The slices are listed in layout >> order. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, use >> the arrow keys to highlight either "Use the whole disk" or "Use a >> slice on the disk." >> >> * If you select "Use a slice on the disk," the next screen enables >> you to select which slice to use for the installation. > Also allows the user to make changes. >> >> * If you select "Use the whole disk," the installer records that >> choice and proceeds to the next screen. >> >> CAUTION: The "Use the whole disk" selection erases the entire >> disk during installation. The disk is overwritten with the new >> OpenSolaris OS. >> >> Press F2 to continue to the next screen. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> ============================================================================================== >> >> SPARC: SELECT SLICE >> >> This screen enables you to select a VTOC slice to use for the >> installation. To indicate which slice to use for the installation, >> select the slice and change its type to ZFS Root Pool. You also have >> the option of resizing the ZFS root pool. > As above in the Solaris Partition Slices screen, "ZFS root pool" is now > just "rpool". >> >> The screen displays the existing slices in the device that you >> selected in the prior screens. The slices are displayed in the same >> order as they are laid out in the device. The current size and maximum >> available size for each slice are displayed. >> >> GUIDELINES >> >> * You can have only one ZFS root pool in the device. And, you must >> install OpenSolaris into a ZFS root pool. > "OpenSolaris will be installed into the rpool." >> >> * The size of the ZFS root pool can be increased up to the maximum >> available size. When slices are shown as Unused, its available space >> is displayed in the available (Avail) column. You can change a slice >> to Unused, making its space available to adjacent slices. >> >> * A red asterisk indicates that slice's content will be destroyed >> during installation. If the slice is not explicitly altered by the >> user, the slice content is preserved during installation. >> >> Note: You do not need to set up a mirrored configuration during >> installation. You can use the ZFS attach command after installation to >> perform this task. If you plan to set up a mirrored configuration, >> remember that the second disk has to be equal to or larger than the >> installation target. >> >> HOW TO MODIFY SCREEN CONTENT >> >> You can use any of the following options to modify screen content: >> >> * F5_Change Type - With a partition highlighted, press F5 >> repeatedly to cycle through the slice types until the desired type is >> displayed. >> >> * Editable Fields - If a selected field is highlighted in yellow, >> you can type changes in that field. > Size Fields >> >> * F7_Reset - Press F7 to restore all data in this screen to the >> original settings. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. The, in the installer screen, use The, -> Then, >> the arrow keys to select the target slice if it is not already >> selected. If the selected slice type is not a ZFS root pool, press F5 >> repeatedly to cycle through the types until the type, ZFS Root Pool, >> is displayed. >> >> IMPORTANT: You can have only one ZFS root pool in the device. >> >> OPTIONAL: You can make further optional modifications to the slice >> layout as described next, then press F2 to continue to the next >> screen. The changes you make will be implemented during the >> installation. To record layout changes, first use the arrow keys to >> highlight the slice that you want to modify. Then perform any of the >> following actions: >> >> * Delete a Slice - Press F5 repeatedly to cycle through the types >> until the type, Unused, is displayed. When a slice is Unused, its >> space is made available to adjacent slices. >> >> * Change a Slice's Type - Press F5 and change the slice type. For >> example, change the type to ZFS Root Pool. >> * Resize a Slice - If a selected slice's size is highlighted in >> yellow, you can resize that slice. Type the new size in the yellow >> editable field, up to the maximum size available. >> >> * Create a New Slice - Select an unused slice. Press F5 and change >> the slice's type from Unused to another type, such as ZFS Root Pool. >> >> Note: You can use the F7 key to cancel your changes. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> =========================================================================================== >> >> NETWORK >> >> This screen prompts you to type a computer host name and to specify >> how the network connection should be configured. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, >> enter network information as follows: >> >> * COMPUTER NAME - This screen includes an editable field for the >> computer name. The editable field is highlighted in yellow. With the >> computer host name field selected, type a name for this computer that >> identifies it on the network. Note the following restrictions: >> >> * The host name must be at least two characters. >> * The host name can contain letters, numbers, and minus signs (-). >> >> * NETWORK CONNECTION - Use the arrow keys to select a network >> connection choice from the following options: >> Automatically - Use DHCP to configure the connection. >> Manually - If you select this option, you will type the >> network information on the next screen. > ... you will select and configure a wired network interface on the > following screens. >> None - Do not configure the network during the installation. >> >> Press F2 to continue to the next screen. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> ============================================================================================== >> >> MANUAL NETWORK CONFIGURATION >> >> These two screens enable you to manually set the machine's network >> settings. First you select the connection to be configured. Then you >> type the settings for that connection. Only one connection will be >> configured during the installation. > "will be" > "can be"? If there is only interface, the screen to select which interface is not displayed. So in that case, there is only one screen not two. >> GUIDELINES >> >> These screens include editable fields that are highlighted in yellow >> when the field is selected. Use the arrow keys to select each field. >> When a field is selected, you can type your settings in that field. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, complete the manual >> configuation screens as follows: configuation -> configuration >> 1. In the first screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the connection >> that you want to configure. Then, press F2 to continue to the next >> screen. Same comment as above, if there is only one interface. >> 2. In the second screen, use the arrow keys to move to each >> configuration field. >> >> Note: For fields where the configuration information was automatically >> detected by the installer, the configuration information is displayed. >> >> 3. For each editable field that does not have configuration >> information provided, type the connection settings. Follow the >> restrictions for each field as specified in the screen. Type the >> settings for the following: >> * IP Address >> * Netmask >> * Gateway >> * DNS >> * Domain > The user can edit the content of any configuration field whether or not > a field has a default value.. Also, the gateway, dns and domain fields are optional. >> Then press F2 to continue to the next screen with the network settings >> that you have specified. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> ================================================================================================ >> >> TIME ZONE >> >> This series of screens enable you to type the correct time zone for >> the system to be installed. Select a time zone or location where the >> computer is typically used. The installer will use the time zone from >> the computer's internal settings as the default, if possible. >> >> The installer displays three screens in this series: a Region screen, >> a Location screen, and a Time Zone screen. >> >> In the first screen, you choose a general Region, such as Europe. In >> the next screen, the installer displays locations, such as France or >> England, within the region that you selected. The third screen Might be better not to use England as an example, as it isn't a choice on the screen. There is "Britain (UK)". Or Spain, Italy, Germany.... >> displays the time zones within the selected location. > If the user selectes "UTC/GMT" on the Region screen, the Location and > Time Zone screens are skipped. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in each installer screen, >> you can press F2 to accept the default selection. Or, you can use the >> arrow keys to highlight a different selection, and then press F2 to >> continue to the next screen. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> =============================================================================================== >> >> DATE AND TIME >> >> This screen enables you to set or reset the computer's internal clock. >> >> If possible, the default settings in this screen will be the >> computer's current internal clock settings. > default > initial? >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, you >> can accept the default settings in this screen by pressing F2. Or you Again, default->initial >> can use the arrow keys to move to each editable field and type new >> settings. Then press F2 to continue with the new settings. >> >> Note: If you type an invalid entry, an error message displays on the >> screen. > If the user changes a month to one with fewer days than the current Day > setting, the Day setting will be automatically reduced to a the last day > of that month. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> ================================================================================================= >> >> USERS >> >> In this screen, you can type a root password and define a user account >> for your installed system. >> >> GUIDELINE >> >> * Both the root password and user account are optional. But, >> completing all fields in the screen is recommended. >> >> * A user account requires only a user name in order for the >> account to be valid. * The user name field has the following >> restrictions: >> * The user name cannot be Root. Root -> root >> * The user name must start with a letter. >> * The user name must contain only letters and numbers. >> >> * If you type an invalid entry, an error message is displayed for >> that field. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the Users screen, use the >> arrow keys to move to each editable field. Type your information in >> each field. Press F2 to continue to the next screen. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> ============================================================================================= >> >> INSTALLATION SUMMARY >> >> This screen enables you to review and confirm installation >> specifications. >> >> PROCEDURE >> >> To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the Installation Summary >> screen, review your installation selections. >> >> OPTIONAL: If you want to change your installation selections, press >> the F3 key as often as needed to go back to the screens that you want >> to change. Make your changes in these earlier screens, and then >> continue through the screens to get back to this Installation Summary. >> >> Press F2 to begin the installation. >> >> CAUTION: The installation begins when you press F2. Do not interrupt >> an installation in progress. An incomplete installation can leave the >> disk in an indeterminate state. Since we do provide a F9_Quit option, perhaps say: Is is recommended that you do not interrupt an installation in progress. An incomplete installation... Thanks, Sue >> AFTER INSTALLATION >> >> A progress bar is displayed during the installation. When the >> installation is complete, a final screen displays the installation >> results. You can then view the installation log, /tmp/install_log, by >> pressing F4. >> >> After a successful installation, you can take either of the following >> actions: >> >> * Reboot to start the newly installed software. After you reboot, >> you can view the installation log at /var/sadm/system/logs/install_log. > The log can be viewed from within the installer by pressing F4. >> >> * If you want to perform additional tasks before rebooting, press >> F9 to quit the installer. >> >> NAVIGATION >> >> Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate >> between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each >> screen. >> >> Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not >> respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation. >> >> ============================================================================================= >> >> > >
