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Solaris 8 Standard Distribution README
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This README file is also located in the root directory of the
Solaris 8 Standard Distribution CD.


1. Patch Cluster installation

Before placing your Solaris system in production use, it is essential
to download and install the latest Solaris Recommended Patch Cluster.
The following script is provided to simplify Patch Cluster
installation:

/usr/local/bin/install_patch_cluster

The Patch Cluster may be manually downloaded and installed from the
following URL:

ftp://sunsolve.sun.com/pub/patches/8_Recommended.zip


2. Boot disk mirroring

To mirror your boot disk using the Solaris DiskSuite Logical Volume
Management software, use the following script:

/usr/local/bin/mirror_boot_disk

The script attempts to locate additional disks with the same geometry
(cylinders, heads, and sectors) as the boot disk, and allows you to
mirror (RAID 1) the boot disk with one of these disks.

After the script completes, you may boot off the mirror disk (if the
boot disk fails) by issuing the following command at the Open Boot
Prompt ("ok" prompt):

boot mirror


3. Remote administration

After installation, remote login and administration will not be
possible until the server is rebooted or the system administrator
issues the following command to start the ssh server:

/etc/init.d/sshd start

This precaution allows the system administrator to install the latest
Solaris Patch Cluster and reboot the system prior to starting the sshd
service.

An ssh client is required for remote administration of the system.


4. Updates

Please send an email to "brandonhutchinson@hotmail.com" indicating that
you are using this distribution so that we may provide you with
information on critical Solaris 8 security updates.


5. Contact information

Any questions or comments about the Solaris 8 Standard
distribution may be sent to the email address
"brandonhutchinson@hotmail.com".