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DHCP/PXE preparation

DHCP administration is a complex subject, much of which is beyond the scope of this guide.
However, PXE booting is an effective means of deploying Solaris. This section provides instructions for
the quick setup of a Solaris DHCP server for use in PXE-booting network clients. For more information,
see System Administration Guide: IP Services at
add_install_client(1M). For more information about PXE, see Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
Specification Version 2.1 at
http://download.intel.com/design/archives/wfm/downloads/pxespec.pdf.
DHCP server configuration for PXE booting of ProLiant servers can be similar to other x86-based
servers. There are no DHCP configuration requirements specific to ProLiant.
The following procedure is for the Solaris DHCP server software. If you are using other DHCP server
software, see the documentation for that software.

Prerequisites for DHCP/PXE preparation

To prepare a DHCP/PXE server, the following prerequisites must be met:
•
X Windows—Use of the Solaris DHCP Manager, which is documented in this guide, requires X
Windows. For information about configuring the DHCP server from the command line, see
System Administration Guide: IP Services at http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/816-4554.
•
Install server is a DHCP server—The following instructions assume that the install server is also
the DHCP server, and that the media has already been copied to disk as described in "Install
server preparation." For information about configuring a DHCP server as a boot-only server, see
add_install_client(1M). These instructions also assume that this server is on the same subnet as its
intended clients, and that the network is configured for the DHCP server. If this network has not
been configured, you can configure it by using sys-unconfig, and restarting the server.
•
Modified the miniroot, if required—For more information, see "Miniroot preparation."
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/816-4554 and
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