To Configure With The Server's Details Registered At A Name Server; To Configure Without The Server's Details Registered At A Name Server - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V210 Installation Manual

To Configure With the Server's Details
Registered at a Name Server
Note – Follow the instructions in this section only if you have a name server
installed on your network. For instructions on using a name server to automate the
process of configuring the Solaris operating environment on multiple servers, refer
to the Solaris Advanced Installation Guide that accompanies the Solaris operating
environment CDs.
During booting you will be prompted for certain information. The information you
provide determines the configuration of the server.
1. Specify the type of terminal with which you are communicating with the server.
2. Specify whether you need IPv6 enabled, and then follow the instructions on the
screen.
3. Specify whether you want to enable the Kerberos Security mechanism, and then
follow the instructions on the screen.
4. When prompted, give a password (if any) for users logging in as root.
To Configure Without the Server's Details
Registered at a Name Server
Follow the instructions in this section if you do not have a Name Server configured
on your network.
Tip – Read these instructions through before you follow them, to see what
information the system will prompt you for when you start it for the first time.
During booting you will be prompted for certain information. The information you
provide determines the configuration of the server.
1. Specify the type of terminal with which you are communicating with the server.
2. When asked if you want the server to be networked, answer Yes.
If manually, specify an IP address when prompted.
3. Specify whether the IP address is to be configured by DHCP.
4. Specify which of the Ethernet ports you intend to use as the primary Ethernet
connection.
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