Installation guide

Caution - The following table lists known limitations or changes that need to be
made to avoid loss of data during upgrade. This list is not complete. Always check
co-packaged and third-party software documentation for upgrading instructions.
TABLE 6–1 Software That Requires Changes Before Upgrading
Software Problem Summary
Solstice
TM
Online: DiskSuite
TM
Metadevices cannot be upgraded. You must
comment out metadevices entries (/dev/md) in
the /etc/vfstab file before starting the upgrade
option. See the Solstice Online: DiskSuite
documentation for instructions
Check for all the available patches that you may need. The most updated patch
list is provided by SunSolve on the internet (http://sunsolve.sun.com/).
2. Back up your system. See “How to Back Up a System” on page 6–6 for detailed
instructions.
Always back up existing file systems before using the upgrade option and
installing a new version of Solaris software. Backing up file systems means
copying file systems to removable media (such as tape) to safeguard your data
against loss, damage, or corruption. If you do not have a backup procedure in
place, use the following procedure to peform a full backup of file systems. For
information on setting up scheduled backups and using other backup commands,
see System Administration Guide in the Solaris server product.
3. Insert the Configuration Assistant boot diskette into the system’s a: diskette
drive.
4. Insert the Solaris CD into the CD-ROM drive.
5. Prepare the system to boot.
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Information Library for Solaris 2.6 (Intel Platform Edition) ♦ August 1997