Installing
Planning your
Step 4. Verify the system booted from the DVD. The bootloader will display a message indicating you have 20 seconds to interrupt the boot process. The AUTO file should contain the string
boot :IINSTALL -c0
If the AUTO file string is different from the above, you may have booted from the wrong device. In that case, interrupt the boot process, enter the EFI shell. From the EFI shell, select the correct device, as explained in step 3.
Step 5. Once the kernel has booted, it will scan the system for IO devices.
Step 6. The system now displays the
Take a moment to read how to navigate and select choices on this terminal interface:
•Use the Tab key to navigate between fields and the arrow keys to navigate within fields.
•Use the Return/Enter key to select an item. Pressing Return/Enter or the
•For Help, use
•You can enter the underlined letter of an item (such as I for install
Step 7. Select Install
Step 8. From the User Interface and Media Options screen, choose the degree of customizing needed to configure the installation. The default setting under Source Location Options (Media only installation) is correct for installing from a DVD.
Three choices are shown in User Interface Options:
•Guided Installation provides tutorial information and limited choices for inexperienced
•Advanced Installation enables you to customize your system on tabbed screens. Use this mode to change VxVM settings. You may also find it convenient to set system parameters, network services,
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