--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > >> (And that has been possible since Solaris > supports > >> PXE > >> boot which must be around 7 odd years now) > > > >So what is all the noise about using CDs/DVDs in > >remote servers all about? > > > >If you can perform rescue via pxe...why the noise > >about having to put in a CD/DVD? > > > It does require the server to be in an environment > were there > are PXE servers available; that is not a given for > colocated > equipment.
haha. well, that is not an excuse for crying about a CD/DVD rescue. ( people who encounter resistance to setting up pxe support and necessary infrastructure exempted but i do not think such folks will complain anyway ) > > (Of course, with the ILOM in newer Sun systems you > can remotely > provide a DVD image to the system with needed a DVD > present) Nice stuff that. Saves having to issue commands via email to some data centre dude or resorting to calling in some local guy. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list [email protected]
