Contents

How to Create the SIA Image and Prepare for PXE Boot

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How to Boot SIA From a PXE Server and Perform an Unattended Installation

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Observing an SIA PXE-Based Unattended Installation

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Set Up Passwords for Root and Virtual Access

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Using a System Console

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Using a Virtual Console or Secure Shell (SSH) Connection

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Using a VNC Viewer

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Using a Serial Console

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Troubleshooting SIA

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SIA Error Messages

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SIA Installation Log File

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ILOM Remote Console Mouse Issue With SIA

60

Debugging Unattended Installation Problems

60

Creating a Bootable SIA USB Flash Drive

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Requirements

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Getting the Software

63

Preparing the USB Flash Drive

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Setting BIOS Parameters and Booting Off the SIA USB Flash Drive

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Index

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Sun Installation Assistant 2.2 User's Guide for the Sun Fire X4640 Server • October 2009, Rev. A

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Sun Microsystems X4640 manual Observing an SIA PXE-Based Unattended Installation