Solaris 8 install Script

[mg911]

Is there a way to make a script so the Solaris 8 install does not ask the user any questions?

An unassisted install - so I can have my own defaults and options pre-set

Thanks

 

[Annihilannic]

Read about Jumpstart... too much to cover here. Annihilannic.

 

[dnormant]

Also look at flar. It's a part of the jumpstart suite. It'll allow you to create a "golden" install image. After that's installed you can set the server specifics on the reboot.

 

[mg911]

what is flar - i tried looking for it and cant seem to find it - could you provide a link

thanks

 

[dnormant]

It stands for flash archive. Here's a nice introduction article:

http://www.samag.com/documents/s=1323/sam0110g/0110g.htm

There are some special considerations if you are using DiskSuite or, especially, Veritas.

 

[mg911]

thanks for the link but I will not have the ability to have a master machine to do the install - I need to do a straight unassisted install - or am I incorrect in saying that you need a master machine?

Thank you for you help

I think I will be trying the jumpstart..

Thanks again