About This Book

Who Can Use This Book

This book is for anyone installing the Solaris^(TM) operating environment on networked or non-networked systems. Site policy and/or level of expertise will determine who can perform the tasks required to install Solaris software.

Don't Read the Entire Book!

Because this book covers different ways of installing the Solaris software to accommodate a variety of site needs, you do not need to read the entire book.

Read chapters 1 and 2 -- they'll help you decide which method of installing is best for your site, and point you to a task map that tells you exactly what sections of the book to use.

How This Book Is Organized

This book is organized by tasks in the categories of before, during, and after installing Solaris software.

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Note - This book does not include instructions for setting up system hardware or other peripherals. Setting up hardware and peripherals is described in your hardware guides.

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Related Information

You may need to refer to the following books or online information when installing Solaris software:

• Hardware vendor online and hardcopy documentation Vendor-specific information for installing Solaris software.
• Installation Notes

  Describes any late-breaking news about installing Solaris software including known problems.

• Solstice AdminSuite 2.1 User's Guide

  Describes applications such as Solstice^(TM) Host Manager, which you can use if you're setting up network installations.

• System Administration Guide, Volume I

  Describes how to back up system files.

• Solaris 1.x to 2.x Transition Guide

  Describes transition issues including backing up 4.1.x files before installing Solaris software, and restoring files after Solaris software is installed.