Frank Allan wrote: > Shawn > > Is it possible to do an AI install using a b125 AI server and b127 AI > images or the more general case of build n server and build n+x AI > images? From what I have seen I believe it is not. > > If it is possible, then at least there is a way forward. Otherwise, > either the release of SPARC boot images should be a much higher priority > (preferable) or an AI server should support later AI images (also > preferable in the longer term). >
You are conflating two different terms here. The AI server is not the issue, it doesn't have a discontinuity and can serve different releases. The package repository server flag day is the issue you're having. The AI and package servers don't have to be the same system or release, and in fact often will not be. You must boot an AI image that is of the same build as the package set you intend to install, though, to ensure you don't have other mismatches that can be anywhere from inconvenient to fatal. > The current situation is untenable for enterprise customers. I have seen > several people proclaim that OpenSolaris is a released product. It may > be for single-user desktops, but at the moment it is a long way from > being suitable for large enterprise customers. > For some definitions, yes, we'd agree OpenSolaris at current states is not suitable. There are large enterprise customers using it already in situations where the current limitations are outweighed by the advantages, though. One workaround that Shawn didn't mention would be to build the SVR4 versions of the newer IPS packages and install them onto your pkg server to bootstrap. This is pretty trivial, but again, please consult on pkg-discuss where you'll find the developers for pkg. Dave
