Removed my path_to_inst - ekkkk!

[symonjester]

After getting some horrible advice, I blew away my path_to_inst file. Now my system won't boot - it continues to say something about not finding the path_to_inst file. Is there a command (such as boot -something) that will cause it to rebuild this?

Symonjester

 

[BOKA]

Try this command:

OK> boot -as

It should go through reconfiguring the system and rebuilding the file from scratch.

Good luck.

 

[Annihilannic]

Boka, don't you mean boot -rs? Annihilannic.

 

[art15t]

or even:

boot -rsv

boot to single user mode, rebuild path_to_inst file and give detailed info whilst performing this.


ART

 

[BOKA]

I actually ment:

boot -ar

but, for easy of observation, -arv can be entered. Also, accept defaults on all the questions and say yes to rebuild path_to_inst file.

 

[symonjester]

Actually, this is what is concerning. I have done the whole "boot -arv" thing - but when I tell it to rebuild the path_to_inst, it simply tells me that it is using the default. When the system comes up, I can see a path_to_inst.old file. However, I am unable (reason: cannot create) a file called path_to_inst in this directory - as root.

sound familiar?

 

[Soladm]

Something to try (not sure if it will find the cdrom)...

Boot from cdrom (boot -cdrom) and when you get to a window taht has the exit option, exit the install. In the console window create a directory called a (mkdir a) then mount root onto a (mount /dev/dsk/c0t0d0s0 a). Change directory to /a/etc ( cd /a/etc). Now try renaming your path_to_inst files. Your root disk device may be slightly different than c0t0d0s0.

One other question, Do you use DiskSuite(uses md, meta devices, in vfstab) to manage your disks?

Good Luck!!
Have a Great Day!!
~Sol
Sys Admin