Ceri: If you look at the release notes that comes with text installer, it is covered in item #6:
http://hub.opensolaris.org/bin/view/Project+caiman/Text+Install+b134+Notes for known limitations, a FAQ, and a link to open bugs. How do I install an x86 machine connected via the serial console? * As the image is booting, hit 'Escape' to show the GRUB menu. Then hit 'e' and then 'e' again to edit the kernel line; add a "-B console=ttya" to the end and boot the machine. This will have output to be redirected to 'ttya' On 03/29/10 12:14, Ceri Davies wrote: > I'm trying a textInstall of the dev 134 build, on an x4600, from cdrom using > the textInstall image. > > > 1) the grub menu uses the splash image, and guess what, that doesn't work on > a text console ttya, kind of defeats the purpose of a "text" install. > > 2) After moving to a graphics console, It asked me for keyboard layout and > language, and then kicked me to a login screen, didn't ask time zone,IP > settings etc... did not see any error messages, but may have lost then > (graphics ilom redirect is not scrollable. > > Doesn't look like the install ever started. > > Is there a command I run run at the ai kernel prompt? to start the install > manually. > > > > > > Mr. Ceri Davies - Principal Software Engineer > Ceri.Davies at Oracle.com - Oracle Storage > W:(303) 272-7810 (x77810) > H:(303) 442-2795 Typically home on Fridays > > > > > On Dec 10, 2009, at 4:12 PM, 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. >> >>> >>> 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 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 >>> 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"? >> >>> 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: >>> >>> 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. >>> >>> 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.. >> >>> 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 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 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. >>> * 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. >>> >>> 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. 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