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-d

Specifies that the client is to use DHCP to obtain the network install parameters. This option is required for clients to use PXE network boot to boot from the network. -d is optional for network boot clients that do not use PXE network boot.

-s

Specifies the install server (server-1) and the path to the Solaris 9 software (/export/install/x86_9).

-c

Specifies the server (server-1) and path (/jumpstart) to the JumpStart directory.

host-mkt1

The name of a system in the marketing group.

host-mkt2

The name of another system in the marketing group.

SUNW.i86pc

The DHCP class name for all Solaris x86 clients. If you want to configure all Solaris x86 DHCP clients with a single command, use this class name.

i86pc

Specifies the platform group of the systems that use this boot server. The platform name represents x86 based systems.

SPARC: Boot the Engineering Systems and Install Solaris 9 Software

After setting up the servers and files, you can boot the engineering systems by using the following boot command at the ok (PROM) prompt of each system:

ok boot net - install

The Solaris operating environment is automatically installed on the engineering group's systems.

x86: Boot the Marketing Systems and Install Solaris 9 Software

You can boot the system from one of the following:

  • Solaris Software 1 of 2 x86 Platform Edition CD

  • Solaris x86 Platform Edition DVD

  • The network by using PXE network boot

  • The profile diskette

  • The Solaris Device Configuration Assistant x86 Platform Edition diskette

Solaris 9 is automatically installed on the marketing group's systems.

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