Installing the OpenSolaris 2008.11 Release and Adding Packages With Image Packaging System

Do you want to install the OpenSolaris 2008.11 release on an x86 based system?

The OpenSolaris 2008.11 release provides a quick installation program that steps you through an installation. This release includes the latest tools, technologies, and platforms to create applications for Solaris, Java, and Web 2.0 for x86 based systems.

• OpenSolaris Data Sheet (pdf)
• Getting Started Installation Guide

Have you installed the OpenSolaris 2008.11 release and now need to add packages?

• A 10-minute video about using the Package Manager GUI for installing packages
• Getting Started With the Impage Packaging System Guide

Do you have multiple boot environments on your system?

• Use the beadm command to manage multiple instances of the OpenSolaris OS (boot environments).

Do you need to build an ISO or USB image?

• Use the Distribution Constructor to build images.

Are you a system administrator who needs to install OpenSolaris on multiple systems?

• Use the installadm command to install multiple systems.