> I've just installed opensolaris build 54 just when > build 55 was released. I suppose the difference > between the releases is small so there is no need to > update, but in the future, when build 54 becomes more > outdated, how do I update it?
Different OpenSolaris distributions have different upgrade methods so it depends on what you've installed. For example, Nexenta or Solaris Express. Both are OpenSolaris. > I've heard about BFU, but I couldn't find any docs on > how to use it (though I didn't look too close). I > read something about it making systems break: > http://www.opensolaris.org/jive/thread.jspa?messageID= > 1713ڱ. Sun update manager doesn't work on > opensolaris, and I didn't expect it to. If you've got Sun Update Manager, I'll assume you've installed Solaris Express Community Release. I would follow the advice in that thread you linked to and avoid BFU unless you're a developer. See the link below with more information on BFU. You can install a later build in the same way you installed build 54, but in the installer, choose upgrade instead of initial install. Or you can use Live Upgrade. Google for "Solaris Live Upgrade" and you should fine a ton of information. To use Live Upgrade you need to have a spare partition big enough to install onto. I use Live Upgrade with SXCR and despite a few problems with ZFS filesystems, it works pretty well. Haik http://www.opensolaris.org/os/community/on/devref_toc/devref_5/#5_3_using_bfu_to_install_on This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ opensolaris-help mailing list [email protected]
