Gang,
Below are the online help files for the text installer for review.
Please email me edits by Dec. 18. I'll make final delivery in
January/February, in time for the 2010.03 stopper builds.
I'm asking the specific individuals above for review, but anyone else
who wants to participate in the review may also send me comments.
The files are shown below in the order that they are found in the
installer.
**In particular, note the files just after the Welcome and Disk files:
the x86 partitioning files, the SPARC partitioning files, and the
networking files. The rest of the files are fairly straightforward and
less in need of review.
If you'd like to see group discussion on a point, please cc the
caiman-discuss alias. For minor edits, just send your email to me.
Barbara
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WELCOME
This text installer enables you to install the OpenSolaris Operating
System (OS) on SPARC or x86 systems. This installer, in particular, can
be used on machines that either do not have or do not need graphics cards.
Note: This initial installation of the OpenSolaris OS overwrites the
existing Solaris or OpenSolaris OS with the new version of the
OpenSolaris OS. If you want to upgrade an existing OpenSolaris OS, use
the pkg(1) command or the Package Manager application instead of this
installer. For upgrade instructions, go to the "Getting Started Guide"
at opensolaris.com/use, and see the section, "Keeping Your System
Up-To-Date," in that Getting Started document.
WARNING: Note the following important considerations for x86 installations:
* If the disk was not previously partitioned, the installation, by
default, overwrites the whole disk layout. You can, however, modify the
default selections in the installer screens to install to a new Solaris
partition that is smaller than the whole disk.
* If a Solaris partition is on the disk, and the installation makes
no modifications to the partitions, the installation overwrites the
Solaris partition only. Other existing partitions are not changed.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the Welcome screen, press
the F2 key to continue to the next screen.
NAVIGATION
You cannot use a mouse to navigate through the installation screens.
Instead, use the function keys for navigation. The available function
keys for each screen are listed at the bottom of the screen. For example:
F2_Continue - Press the F2 key to move to the next installation screen.
When you press F2, the installer processes any selections or typed
entries that you made in that screen.
F3_Back - Press the F3 key to go back to the previous screen.
F6_Help - Press the F6 key to view the Help contents for that screen.
F9_Quit - Press the F9 key to end the installation.
In each screen, use the arrow keys to perform any of the following actions:
* Moving through the screen text.
* Changing the highlighted selections.
* Moving to fields where you need to type information.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC. The legend at the bottom of the screen will change
to show the ESC keys for navigation and other functions.
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DISKS
This screen displays the internal disks and external storage devices
that can be used as installation targets. To be recognized by the
installer, the devices must be plugged in when the installer begins.
Note: You do not need to set up a mirrored configuration during
installation. You can use the ZFS attach command after installation to
perform this task. If you plan to set up a mirrored configuration,
remember that the second disk has to be equal or larger than the
installation target.
SIZE
The recommended size and minimum size for the OpenSolaris OS
installation are displayed. The size of each device is displayed in
gigabytes.
* Devices that are too small for a successful installation are labeled
that way.
* Devices that have more space than can be used by the installation have
a maximum installation size specified.
PARTITIONS OR SLICES
The first section of the screen lists available devices. One device is
highlighted by default. The next section of the screen displays the
partition or slice information for the currently highlighted device.
Partitions are listed for x86 formatted devices. Slices are listed for
SPARC formatted devices.
If you want to view the partition or slice information for another
device, you can use the arrow keys to select that device. The screen
changes to display the partition or slice information for the device
that you select.
CAUTION: If there are no existing partitions or slices for a device, a
warning is displayed, and the screen displays proposed partition or
slice setup. In this case, all existing data on the device would be
destroyed during installation.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen,
choose one of the following options:
* If you want to install to the device that is currently
highlighted, select F2 and the installation continues to the next screen.
* If you want to select a different device for the installation,
use the arrow keys to highlight your preferred device. Partition or
slice information will display for the device that you select. Then
press F2 to continue.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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x86: FDISK PARTITIONS
This screen displays the fdisk partitions for the x86 storage device
that you selected in the previous screen.
Note: The partitions are listed in the order that they exist on the disk.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, use
the arrow keys to highlight either "Use the whole disk" or "Use a
partition on the disk".
* If you select "Use a partition on the disk," the next screens
enable you to select which partition to use for the installation, and,
if the partition has defined slices, which slice in that partition to use.
* If you select "Use the whole disk," the installer records that
choice and proceeds to the next screen.
CAUTION: By default, "Use the whole disk" erases the entire disk
during installation. The disk is overwritten with the new OpenSolaris OS.
After making your selection, press F2 to continue to the next screen.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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x86: SELECT PARTITION
Use this screen to select, create, or modify a Solaris partition to be
used for the installation.
This screen enables the user to make adjustments to the fdisk partition
layout, such as deleting existing partitions, creating an extended
partition, and creating and sizing a Solaris partition.
The screen displays the existing fdisk partitions. The primary
partitions are displayed in the order that they are laid out on the
disk. The current size and maximum available size for each partition are
displayed. If an extended partition exists, its logical partitions are
displayed. The logical partitions are also displayed in the disk layout
order within the extended partition.
GUIDELINES
You can have only one Solaris partition on the device. And, you must use
that Solaris partition for the installation. If an existing Solaris
partition exists, that partition is selected by default.
CAUTION: If you reduce a partition size or change its type, the existing
partition contents will be erased during installation. Otherwise,
existing partition contents are preserved during installation. If your
planned changes will destroy a partition during installation, that
partition is marked with a red asterisk on this screen.
HOW TO MODIFY SCREEN CONTENT
You can use any of the following options to modify screen content:
* F5_Change Type - With a partition highlighted, change the
partition type by pressing F5 repeatedly to cycle through the partition
types until the desired partition type or Unused is displayed. If Unused
is selected, the partition is destroyed, and its space is made available
when resizing adjacent partitions.
Note: You cannot have more than one Solaris partition or more
than one extended partition. Therefore, if you have an existing Solaris
partition or an existing extended partition, the F5 change options will
not include changing the partition to a Solaris partition or an extended
partition.
* Editable Fields - If a selected field is highlighted in yellow,
you can type changes in that field.
* F7_Reset - Press F7 to restore all data in this screen to the
original settings.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, you
have the following options:
* If there is an existing Solaris partition, that partition is
selected by default. You can do one of the following:
* You can use the existing partition with its current size.
* If there is available space, you can resize the Solaris
partition.
* If you want to install to a different partition, you must
first delete the existing Solaris partition by changing its type to
Unused. Then, you can select another partition and change its type to
Solaris. During installation, this modification erases the existing
partition contents.
* If there is no existing Solaris partition, select a partition and
change its type to Solaris.
* LINUX-SWAP INSTRUCTIONS: If you used a third-party partitioning
tool such as GParted, this screen displays a partition named Linux-swap
on which you can install the OpenSolaris OS software. To use this
partition, you need to change the type from Linux-swap to Solaris in
this screen. Highlight that partition and press F5 repeatedly to cycle
through the types until the Solaris type is displayed for that partition.
OPTIONAL: You can make further optional modifications to the partition
layout. The changes you make will be implemented during the
installation. To record layout changes, first use the arrow keys to
highlight the partition that you want to modify. Then perform any of the
following actions:
* Delete a Partition - Press F5 repeatedly to cycle through the
partition type options until Unused is displayed. During installation,
the initial partition is destroyed, and its space is made available when
resizing adjacent partitions.
* Change a Partition's Type - Press F5 repeatedly to cycle through
the partition types until the desired partition type is displayed. For
example, change the type to Solaris.
* Resize a Partition - If a selected partition's size is highlighted
in yellow, you can resize that partition. Type the new size in the
yellow editable field, up to the maximum size available.
* Create a New Partition - Select an unused partition. Press F5 and
change the partition's type from Unused to another type, such as Solaris
or Extended.
* Create an Extended Partition - Press F5 as needed to select the
Extended partition type. Creating an extended partition creates an
unused logical partition of the same size.
Note: You can press the F7 key to cancel your changes.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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x86: SOLARIS PARTITION SLICES
If Solaris VTOC slices are in a Solaris partition that you selected in
the prior screen, this screen lists the VTOC slices. You can choose to
install the OpenSolaris OS in one of the slices. Or you can use the
whole partition for the installation.
The existing VTOC slices are displayed in layout order.
Note: If you altered the Solaris partition in the prior screen, this
screen is not displayed.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the Solaris Partition
screen, use the arrow keys to highlight either "Use the whole partition"
or "Use a slice in the partition." Press F2 to continue to the next
screen. If you plan to use a slice in the partition, the next screen
will enable you to select that slice.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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x86: SELECT SLICE IN SOLARIS PARTITION
This screen enables you to select a VTOC slice in a Solaris partition to
use for the installation. To indicate which slice to use for the
installation, select the slice and change the slice type to ZFS Root
Pool. You have the option of resizing the ZFS root pool.
The screen displays the existing slices in the fdisk partition that you
selected in the prior screens. The slices are displayed in the order
that they are laid out in the partition. The current size and maximum
available size for each slice are displayed.
GUIDELINES
* You can have only one ZFS root pool in the partition, and OpenSolaris
must be installed in the ZFS root pool.
* The size of the ZFS root pool can be increased up to the maximum
available size. When slices are shown as Unused, its available space is
displayed in the available (Avail) column. You can change a slice to
Unused, making its space available to adjacent slices.
Note: A red asterisk indicates that slice's content will be destroyed
during installation. If the slice is not explicitly altered by the user,
the slice content is preserved during installation.
HOW TO MODIFY SCREEN CONTENT
You can use any of the following options to modify screen content:
* F5_Change Type - With a partition highlighted, press F5
repeatedly to cycle through the types until the desired slice type is
displayed.
* Editable Fields - If a selected field is highlighted in yellow,
you can type changes in that field.
* F7_Reset - Press F7 to restore all data in this screen to the
original settings.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, use
the arrow keys to select the target slice if it is not already selected.
If the selected slice type is not a ZFS root pool, press F5 repeatedly
to cycle through the slice types until the type, ZFS Root Pool, is
displayed.
Note: Remember that you can have only one ZFS root pool in the
partition. If another ZFS root pool exists, change its type to Unused
before you change the targeted slice to a ZFS root pool.
OPTIONAL: You can make further optional modifications to the slice
layout as described next, then press F2 to continue to the next screen.
The changes you make will be implemented during the installation. To
record layout changes, first use the arrow keys to highlight the slice
that you want to modify. Then perform any of the following actions:
* Delete a Slice - Press F5 repeatedly to cycle through the slice
types until the type, Unused, is displayed. The space from an Unused
slice is made available to adjacent slices.
* Change a Slice's Type - Press F5 repeatedly to cycle through the
slice types until the desired type is displayed. Use this procedure, for
example, to change the type to ZFS Root Pool.
* Resize a Slice - If a selected slice's size is highlighted in
yellow, you can resize that slice. Type the new size in the yellow
editable field, up to the maximum size available.
* Create a New Slice - Select an unused slice. Press F5 as needed to
change the slice's type from Unused to another type, such as ZFS Root Pool.
Note: You can use the F7 key to cancel your changes.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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SPARC: SOLARIS SLICES
This screen displays the VTOC slices for the SPARC storage device that
you selected in the previous screen. The slices are listed in layout order.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, use
the arrow keys to highlight either "Use the whole disk" or "Use a slice
on the disk."
* If you select "Use a slice on the disk," the next screen enables
you to select which slice to use for the installation.
* If you select "Use the whole disk," the installer records that
choice and proceeds to the next screen.
CAUTION: The "Use the whole disk" selection erases the entire
disk during installation. The disk is overwritten with the new
OpenSolaris OS.
Press F2 to continue to the next screen.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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SPARC: SELECT SLICE
This screen enables you to select a VTOC slice to use for the
installation. To indicate which slice to use for the installation,
select the slice and change its type to ZFS Root Pool. You also have the
option of resizing the ZFS root pool.
The screen displays the existing slices in the device that you selected
in the prior screens. The slices are displayed in the same order as they
are laid out in the device. The current size and maximum available size
for each slice are displayed.
GUIDELINES
* You can have only one ZFS root pool in the device. And, you must
install OpenSolaris into a ZFS root pool.
* The size of the ZFS root pool can be increased up to the maximum
available size. When slices are shown as Unused, its available space is
displayed in the available (Avail) column. You can change a slice to
Unused, making its space available to adjacent slices.
* A red asterisk indicates that slice's content will be destroyed during
installation. If the slice is not explicitly altered by the user, the
slice content is preserved during installation.
Note: You do not need to set up a mirrored configuration during
installation. You can use the ZFS attach command after installation to
perform this task. If you plan to set up a mirrored configuration,
remember that the second disk has to be equal to or larger than the
installation target.
HOW TO MODIFY SCREEN CONTENT
You can use any of the following options to modify screen content:
* F5_Change Type - With a partition highlighted, press F5
repeatedly to cycle through the slice types until the desired type is
displayed.
* Editable Fields - If a selected field is highlighted in yellow,
you can type changes in that field.
* F7_Reset - Press F7 to restore all data in this screen to the
original settings.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. The, in the installer screen, use
the arrow keys to select the target slice if it is not already selected.
If the selected slice type is not a ZFS root pool, press F5 repeatedly
to cycle through the types until the type, ZFS Root Pool, is displayed.
IMPORTANT: You can have only one ZFS root pool in the device.
OPTIONAL: You can make further optional modifications to the slice
layout as described next, then press F2 to continue to the next screen.
The changes you make will be implemented during the installation. To
record layout changes, first use the arrow keys to highlight the slice
that you want to modify. Then perform any of the following actions:
* Delete a Slice - Press F5 repeatedly to cycle through the types
until the type, Unused, is displayed. When a slice is Unused, its space
is made available to adjacent slices.
* Change a Slice's Type - Press F5 and change the slice type. For
example, change the type to ZFS Root Pool.
* Resize a Slice - If a selected slice's size is highlighted in
yellow, you can resize that slice. Type the new size in the yellow
editable field, up to the maximum size available.
* Create a New Slice - Select an unused slice. Press F5 and change
the slice's type from Unused to another type, such as ZFS Root Pool.
Note: You can use the F7 key to cancel your changes.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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NETWORK
This screen prompts you to type a computer host name and to specify how
the network connection should be configured.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, enter
network information as follows:
* COMPUTER NAME - This screen includes an editable field for the
computer name. The editable field is highlighted in yellow. With the
computer host name field selected, type a name for this computer that
identifies it on the network. Note the following restrictions:
* The host name must be at least two characters.
* The host name can contain letters, numbers, and minus signs (-).
* NETWORK CONNECTION - Use the arrow keys to select a network connection
choice from the following options:
Automatically - Use DHCP to configure the connection.
Manually - If you select this option, you will type the
network information on the next screen.
None - Do not configure the network during the installation.
Press F2 to continue to the next screen.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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MANUAL NETWORK CONFIGURATION
These two screens enable you to manually set the machine's network
settings. First you select the connection to be configured. Then you
type the settings for that connection. Only one connection will be
configured during the installation.
GUIDELINES
These screens include editable fields that are highlighted in yellow
when the field is selected. Use the arrow keys to select each field.
When a field is selected, you can type your settings in that field.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, complete the manual
configuation screens as follows:
1. In the first screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the connection
that you want to configure. Then, press F2 to continue to the next screen.
2. In the second screen, use the arrow keys to move to each
configuration field.
Note: For fields where the configuration information was automatically
detected by the installer, the configuration information is displayed.
3. For each editable field that does not have configuration information
provided, type the connection settings. Follow the restrictions for each
field as specified in the screen. Type the settings for the following:
* IP Address
* Netmask
* Gateway
* DNS
* Domain
Then press F2 to continue to the next screen with the network settings
that you have specified.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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TIME ZONE
This series of screens enable you to type the correct time zone for the
system to be installed. Select a time zone or location where the
computer is typically used. The installer will use the time zone from
the computer's internal settings as the default, if possible.
The installer displays three screens in this series: a Region screen, a
Location screen, and a Time Zone screen.
In the first screen, you choose a general Region, such as Europe. In the
next screen, the installer displays locations, such as France or
England, within the region that you selected. The third screen displays
the time zones within the selected location.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in each installer screen, you
can press F2 to accept the default selection. Or, you can use the arrow
keys to highlight a different selection, and then press F2 to continue
to the next screen.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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DATE AND TIME
This screen enables you to set or reset the computer's internal clock.
If possible, the default settings in this screen will be the computer's
current internal clock settings.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the installer screen, you
can accept the default settings in this screen by pressing F2. Or you
can use the arrow keys to move to each editable field and type new
settings. Then press F2 to continue with the new settings.
Note: If you type an invalid entry, an error message displays on the screen.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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USERS
In this screen, you can type a root password and define a user account
for your installed system.
GUIDELINE
* Both the root password and user account are optional. But,
completing all fields in the screen is recommended.
* A user account requires only a user name in order for the account
to be valid.
* The user name field has the following restrictions:
* The user name cannot be Root.
* The user name must start with a letter.
* The user name must contain only letters and numbers.
* If you type an invalid entry, an error message is displayed for
that field.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the Users screen, use the
arrow keys to move to each editable field. Type your information in each
field. Press F2 to continue to the next screen.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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INSTALLATION SUMMARY
This screen enables you to review and confirm installation specifications.
PROCEDURE
To exit this help screen, press F3. Then, in the Installation Summary
screen, review your installation selections.
OPTIONAL: If you want to change your installation selections, press the
F3 key as often as needed to go back to the screens that you want to
change. Make your changes in these earlier screens, and then continue
through the screens to get back to this Installation Summary.
Press F2 to begin the installation.
CAUTION: The installation begins when you press F2. Do not interrupt an
installation in progress. An incomplete installation can leave the disk
in an indeterminate state.
AFTER INSTALLATION
A progress bar is displayed during the installation. When the
installation is complete, a final screen displays the installation
results. You can then view the installation log, /tmp/install_log, by
pressing F4.
After a successful installation, you can take either of the following
actions:
* Reboot to start the newly installed software. After you reboot,
you can view the installation log at /var/sadm/system/logs/install_log.
* If you want to perform additional tasks before rebooting, press
F9 to quit the installer.
NAVIGATION
Use the function keys listed at the bottom of each screen to navigate
between screens. Use the arrow keys to move through the text on each screen.
Note: If your keyboard does not have function keys, or the keys do not
respond, press ESC to view the alternate ESC keys for navigation.
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