Sun Installation Assistant (SIA) helps you install supported Linux (Red Hat and SUSE) and Microsoft Windows operating systems on Sun x64 servers. SIA also automates firmware updates on some servers. SIA makes OS installation easy. With SIA, all you need to begin is a licensed copy of Linux or Windows OS distribution media supported for your server. All Sun software and required server-specific drivers are supplied by SIA. With a graphical wizard interface and flexible installation options, SIA brings simplicity, speed and reliability to your server deployments.
To use SIA, simply boot the SIA program from the server's CD drive, a USB flash drive, or from a network image. Check for the latest updates from Sun. Select your OS distribution from the menu and follow the on-screen instructions. SIA scans your system to ensure it has the drivers it needs to configure your server components[1]. It also provides you the option of having SIA check with Sun for the latest available drivers. SIA will prompt you for the appropriate media as needed and any other required information during the OS installation process (such as license keys).
SIA Features
Supports booting from a local or remote CD, USB flash drive or Network image
Provides a graphical wizard interface
Scans your server and installs the drivers for Sun-installed components and option cards [1]
Optionally checks with Sun for updates to OS drivers and Sun server software
Optionally upgrades ILOM Service Processor (SP) and BIOS firmware
Deploys Linux, Windows and Sun-supported applications to your Sun x64 systems
Optionally deploys using unattended scripted mode and PXE (Linux only)
Sun Installation Assistant graphical interface examples:
If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us at sia-feedback@sun.com
Supported Platforms by SIA and Download
SIA ships with most Sun x64 servers today, and is available in CD format or a web download. Regular updates are provided to ensure that latest OS versions are supported.
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