Note Because the operating system is only in volatile memory, it is not retained across power cycles.

b. To install the operating system onto the server’s internal system disk, type:

ok boot net - install

Note The boot net - install command assumes a network boot server is set up with appropriate properties defined to allow auto-installation of the operating environment on the internal system disk.

Both commands boot the system, and the system console displays the system prompt.

What Next

If you want to use the main logic board Ethernet interface as the default boot device, you must change the value of certain OpenBoot parameters. For more information, see the OpenBoot Command Reference Manual in the Solaris System Administrator AnswerBook for your specific Solaris release.

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