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Old 04-16-2009, 12:12 AM   #1
rahulmishra1312
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How to install Solaris from USB disk


Hi,

I am going to install Solaris on my new Dell PC but the problem is that I am not having the CD drive right now so I just want to ask that can we install Solaris from USB disk ???
If yes, then what will be the steps in doing so..?

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Rahul
 
Old 04-16-2009, 12:36 AM   #2
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At your BIOS change first booting as a removable devices
 
Old 04-16-2009, 12:45 AM   #3
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done...then next what to do ??
 
Old 04-16-2009, 12:53 AM   #4
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If you have bootable Solaris at your USB disk, it will automatically boot your system.
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done...then next what to do ??
so follow the instruction which is appearing on monitor....
 
Old 04-16-2009, 12:56 AM   #5
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Thanks for the info....
But my question is how to create a bootable USB so for installing Solaris.
 
Old 04-16-2009, 01:43 AM   #6
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Do the right search from google, there are enough information about your scenario, did you check whether your solaris source having booting system files?
 
  


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