hi i am new to solaris, but i want to learn more about solaris for that i want to install solaris 8 and i want to configure the network in my LAN with windows 98&Windows NT as my workstation, for this i want ur kind cooperation, pls help me for doing this. reply me as soon as possible. Tim

You may want to include more details on which part did you feel confused? Installing Solaris 8 should be smooth and easy. Are you using Sparc or Intel? If Sparc: 1.) Put in CDROM 0 for WebStart or CDROM 1/2 for Interactive Install. 2.) Go to OBP and type "boot cdrom". 3.) Fill in values when prompted. If Intel: 1.) Same as Sparc. 2.) Boot via CDROM. 3.) Same as above. Configuration of networking portion is quite straight forward too. Just a few files: /etc/inet/hosts - hostname to IP mappings /etc/nodename - hostname /etc/hostname. - IP of LAN card /etc/defaultrouter - Default routes /etc/nsswitch.conf - Name service switch file /etc/gateways - static routes for RIP You may want to try having a go at installing first. It's not as tough as it seems.

Tim - Write to me at michaeljerger@hotmail.com. I have detailed instructions for loading. - Mike

Hello Mike, This is nag here, I need some help from u to know about how to install solaris 8. Currently i have the computer with p3 processor(intel) with 40GB HD, 128MB RAM and Windows 2000 OS. I need to Retain windows 2000 and I need to Install Solaris 8(Intel). I mean i need dual boot system. I have the solaris os Software. But i don't know how to install. So please can u give me the detailed steps ,regarding how to install solaris 8. I am waiting for ur kind help. Regards Nag.