November 2009
Beginner
456 pages
9h 58m
English
Content preview from Solaris™ 10 System Administration Essentials
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1. Installing the Solaris 10 Operating System
The chapter explores the key methods for installing and updating the Solaris operating system. It takes the reader from simple installation on a single system through the options for installing and upgrading systems in a networked environment where multiple machines can be managed automatically.
1.1 Methods to Meet Your Needs
The Solaris 10 operating system offers a rich installation experience with a number of options to meet the needs of a variety of users and environments. The Solaris OS can be installed easily on a single system using a CD or DVD, it can be installed over a network, update installations can be performed while the system is running without interruption, and installation on multiple ...