solaris

Installing the Solaris 10 8/07 Operating System

The Solaris 10 8/07 Operating System install and boot process is based on the GNU GRUB loader. Therefore, the messages displayed throughout this process are unique to the GRUB loader and are different than in prior Solaris installations.

Identifying the Console

The next step in the installation process is to select the type of console for the hardware version on which the Solaris OS is being installed. Use the arrow keys to select the version of the Solaris OS that matches the hardware configuration. For most x86 systems, this is the default selection.

[Two serial console options are available in the event a headless rack-mounted system is in use and a serial port is needed as an interface to a serial console. For older x86 systems, such as the Sun Fire" LX50, Sun Fire" V60x, or Sun Fire" V65x servers, select Solaris Serial Console ttyb.]

Edit functions include using the arrow key to select or highlight an entry, the e key to edit a command, or the c key for a command line. Pressing the ENTER key, boot the version of operating system selected. The highlighted entry boots in 60 seconds even if a key is not pressed.

NOTE: Prompts do not appear during the boot process. If a selection is not made, the screen times out and the system automatically boots the Solaris OS.

Solaris
Solaris Serial Console ttya (headless and rack-mounted systems only)
Solaris Serial Console ttyb (for1x50, v60x and v65x)

Selecting the Type of Installation

After the ENTER key is pressed, or the counter times out, a series of dots will run on the screen, then six installation options are presented. Select an option using the arrow keys or space bar as appropriate, or let the counter time out to automatically select the default installation method:

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Configuring devices.

1. Solaris Interactive (default)
2. Custom JumpStart
3. Solaris Interactive Text (Desktop session)
4. Solaris Interactive Text (console session)
5. Apply driver updates
6. Single user shell
Automatically continuing in xx seconds

(timeout)

When the first option is selected, or the counter times out, the following output is displayed. Keep in mind that the hardware information displayed, such as "nge0", may differ from the exact data displayed below and that each step can take up to a couple of minutes to complete:

Solaris Interactive

Using install cd in /dev/dsk/c1t0d0p0
Using RPC Bootparams for network configuration information.
Attempting to configure interface nge0...
Skipped interface nge0
Setting up Java. Please wait...
Extracting windowing system. Please wait...
Beginning system identification...
Searching for configuration files(s)...
Search complete.
Discovering additional network configuration...

Starting Solaris Interactive (graphical user interface) Installation.

You must respond to the first question within 30 seconds or the installer
proceeds in a non-window environment (console mode).

If the screen becomes blank or unreadable the installer proceeds in
console mode.

If the screen does not properly revert to console mode, restart the
installation and make the following selection:

Solaris Interactive Text (Console session)

Press ENTER to continue.


When the ENTER key is pressed, the system switches to graphics mode. If you are able to see the graphics window, press ENTER. If not, the system will time out and will continue the installation in Text (Console) Mode. Roll your mouse over the gray window and press ENTER:

System Configuration

A series of screens guide you through the Solaris OS configuration process.
NOTE: The graphical screens require a mouse to be rolled over the window in order to answer questions posed throughout the configuration process.

1. After you press ENTER, the system configuration process will start through a series of windows. Please roll the mouse over the appropriate window and make your selections.
2. Select a language for the system:
   
   
   
   
3. A new window, the Solaris Install Console, appears in the bottom-right corner. This window is used to display pertinent installation messages. Another window appears in which the Solaris OS installation questions should be answered:
   
   
   
   
4. The Welcome screen appears. Click Next to continue the installation process. Keep in mind the installation program checks the configuration entered. If the configuration information supplied is incorrect, the system will ask for the correct information to be re-entered on the appropriate screens:
   
   
   
   
5. The Network Connectivity window appears:
   
   Network Connectivity
x networked
non-networked

   
6. The Host Name window appears. Type in the name for the system and follow the guidelines on the screen, then click on the Next button:
   
   
   
   
7. The NFSv4 Domain Name window appears. Let the system use the default option and click on the Next button:
   
   
   
   
8. The Time Zone window appears. Next, set the time zone for the system. This example sets the time zone by specifying the geographic region. Select "Geographic" and click Next:
   
   
   
   
9. Next, select the continent and country. Detailed information on the exact location is requested. For example, selecting "Americas" results in a screen that lists all time zones in the "Americas". Select the appropriate time zone and click Next:
   
   
   
   
10. Next, set the date and time and click Next. A date and time is automatically displayed. If correct, click Next. If adjustments are needed, make corrections in the text boxes and click Next:
    
    
    
    
11. The Root Password window appears. Set the root password. Note the password typed remains invisible. Re-enter the password in the second box and click Next:
    
    
    
    
12. The Remote Services window appears. In this window, you can choose a "Secure by default" Solaris installation, but afterwards individual services should be enabled. If you are unsure of your type of installation, follow the default, "Yes" to enable all remote services:
    
    
    
    
13. The Confirmation window appears. Please verify that your information is correct and then click the Next button, if any information is incorrect, click the Back button and fix it:
    
    
    
    
14. The Solaris installation window appears. From here Solaris will start the installation process based on your preferences:
    
    
    
    
15. The Installer options window appears. This option only applies in case you want to do some post-install customizations, for this installation process let the system go with the default options. "Yes" on automatic reboot, and "Yes" on Ejection of the install media:
    
    
    
    15a. A pop-up window will appear to remind you to physically remove the CD/DVD. Click on the OK button to continue:
    
    
    
    
16. The Media window will appear. Unless you are using different media than a CD/DVD, this question does not apply to your case, please use the default CD/DVD and click the Next button:
    
    
    
    
17. The System initialization window will appear with a progress bar, and after a few seconds it will disappear indicating that the system is was initialized:
    
    
    
    
18. The License window appears. Please read the Solaris License Agreement, and if you agree, click on the Accept checkbox, then click on the Next button:
    
    
    
    
19. The Type of Install window appears. Advanced users may want to customize the installation, if not, leave the default and click on the Next button:
    
    
    
    
    
20. The confirmation window appears. On this window, you can see a more technical description of how Solaris will be installed on your system. Click on the Install Now button:
    
    
    
    
21. The Install Progress window appears. Now just wait for a few minutes while Solaris installs on your system. After the installation is completed, remember to eject the CD/DVD. The system will reboot automatically and will start on Solaris:
    
    
    
    
22. For Localization, please review the Solaris 10 8/07 installation guide that can be found at: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/solaris.10

Kernel Solaris description
Kernel Solaris - SunOS Data Recovery Software, performs UFS File Recovery

Kernel Solaris will recover data from formatted, deleted, damaged or corrupted partitions where unix based Sun Solaris OS is installed on the HDD.

During recovery process a complete scan of the damaged solaris drive is performed to locate and revive the lost, deleted partitions, files and folders. After the complete scanning the data found in the damaged disk is displayed in a tree like structure from where you can easily copy your recovered files to a working disk or volume.

Kernel Solaris - Sun Solaris Data Recovery Software uses quick algorithm for searching and restoring lost, deleted partitions, files and folders and hence is a fast, simple and easy to use unix data recovery software, which helps you to recover your lost data and files in minutes in case of solaris disk crash or data loss disasters and hence supports your business continuity.

Key features include : Recovery from corrupt VTOC or OLT table, Recovery from damaged cylinder group, Recovery from damage caused to data structures by FSCK.

Kernel Solaris supports UFS File System for data recovery.

Requirements:

· Pentium II 400 MHz, 64 MB RAM, 10 म्ब
दोव्न्लोअद आईटी फ्रों http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Back-Up-and-Recovery/Kernel-Solaris.shtml

Linux

IBM believes Linux is finally ready for the corporate desktop.

In an announcement this week at the Lotusphere 2008 conference in Orlando, IBM said that it will provide full support for Ubuntu Linux with Lotus Notes 8.5 and Lotus Symphony using its Open Collaboration Client software, which is based on open standards.

Antony Satyadas, chief competitive marketing officer for IBM Lotus, said the Ubuntu support for Notes and Symphony were a direct response to demand from customers. Lotus Notes 8.0.1 has limited support for Ubuntu Linux, but customers have asked for broader capabilities, he said.

Based on Slashdot comments from users, this isn’t such a great announcement. Some go as far as saying that it will be the death of Ubuntu. Canonical, on the other hand, has said that the availability of Notes and Symphony for use with Ubuntu will be a win for customers everywhere.

Although I’ve never used Lotus (and don’t plan to), apparently over 100,000 business users are interested in moving to Ubuntu Linux on the desktop. That number is a good chunk. If it helps to squash FUD, I’m all for it. Especially for Linux on the business desktop.

What do you think? Will this really be the Death of Ubuntu or will it definitely help solidify Linux/Ubuntu in the corporate world?

Chak De India

Chak De India is a beautifully made film that makes you laugh, makes you cry, gives you goose bumps, and stirs up patriotism inside you. It is a film that every lover of good cinema must watch.

‘Chak De India’ is the story of a coach's fight to make his team, Team India, the best in the world. It is a film about self-belief, perseverance, determination and the human spirit to fight and win.

One man mentoring a hockey team of young and feisty girls. Their determination, ambition and skills are put to test in an ultimate contest with the world’s top teams. For the girls it is a chance to make their nation proud. For their coach it is a chance to reclaim his lost honour.

Use Internet for MBA Preparation

Being comfortable with the Internet is a must whatever career you are aiming for. With specific reference to MBA/CAT aspirants, it is not mandatory that you have to be online daily for 2 hours unless you register with a coaching institute/website like egurukool.com For all other common coaching institutes like Career Launcher/ IMS etc. one gets 90% of the useful coaching in class. Once in 10 days or so Mock-CAT results along with All-India rank etc. are announced on the website of the coaching institute. For this purpose you will have to access the Internet - but it is a very simple process. You will be given an email id and password on the website to get details about the results. Other useful info is also mailed to your inbox. Here are some more useful links:
a) Those MBA aspirants who have not heard of any other b-school except IIMs can view this site of Career Launcher. You will know abt other very good b-schools:
http://www.careerlauncher.com/pegasus/mba/topcolleges.html
b) Instead of searching for entrance notification of institutes in newspapers you can view this site of IMS:
http://www.imsindia.com/institute_tracker/LatestInstituteAds.php3
c) Also, there is an informal discussion forum about MBA institutes in India called:
www.coolvenues.com

Tips on GD and Interview for MBA

Preparation for GD
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There are a lot of resources available on the internet. Always try googling around. You'll definitely find some useful tips. But the key here is practice. If you can form a group in the hostel, that's the best way to practice (that is how IITians prepare for the GDs - day and night they are doing mock GDs in their hostels) Pick up topics on current affairs, or you should be able to find a list of topics somewhere (either on the net or in one of the tutorial packages). As you practice, you'll realise your weak points which you can work on. The more time you spend practising, the better will be your results. Speaking aloud among friends would also boost your confidence. There are also some crash courses in places like Delhi, if possible take them. Most importantly, don't ever think that you are not going to make it. Your competitors are usually no better than you. If they get ahead of you, it is only because they have practised and prepared better.

Preparation for interview
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Try googling around and prepare a list of questions relevant to you (this list may be long). Prepare an answer to each of these questions. There is a good chance that in the interview ... most of the questions will be from this list. But the preparation is not simple. You have to work thru your answers. For example, let's take a simple question like "What kind of books do you read?" Now you have to think of an intelligent answer which should lead further to an intelligent discussion. If you think you haven't read any worthwhile book so far, go ahead and read a good book. Prepare on questions like what you like about this book, what you don't like etc. Another tricky one is "the hobby question" ... you might have to do quite a lot of research on one topic which can call your hobby if you don't already have one. Again the key here is spending time on preparation. The more you prepare, the better your chances. Don't leave GDs and interviews to luck!

Branch/Technical stuff
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Nobody will ask you hard core technical questions for an MBA interview. The branch will not matter. What they would want to know from you is why you want to do an MBA. They would want to know why you don't want to pursue a career in XXX engineering branch. You should have a good reason for these. You can't afford to goof up on such questions.

Good or Bad institute
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I'm not aware of the current rankings of the MBA institutes. Try to compare institutes once you have got admission. You may also want to make a choice between joining an institute Vs taking up a job. The answer here will depend on the options available. But it is always a good idea to get something in hand before deciding to reject it.

Personal Interview Tips for MBA Entrance

These tips should be useful if you are going for a Personal Interview as part of MBA Entrance Process. Some of the tips could be useful even if you are going for a techinal/job interview.

0. Courtesy is necessary. Knock before entering. Wish the panel at the moment of first eye-contact as per time of day. A cordial smile while wishing is preferable.
1. Interview panel may consist of people from industry and/or faculty of institute you applied for.
2. Technical questions are asked in detail if you apply for MBA from IITs. In other cases technical questions are elementary. Even here, if you don’t know, just say that you do not recollect exactly. Do not take pressure and give answers you are not sure of.
3. Prepare personal questions thoroughly."Tell me about yourself" is a hot favorite. One must write down and remember each point in this question as it forms basis for other questions.
4. General Knowledge/Current affairs questions :They might ask you about current issues-Indo-Pak relations, India Shining Campaign etc.If you have researched and have a strong viewpoint,express it boldly. You will be able to defend it. But if you are not, give the pros and cons.This does not mean being non-committal, it is just to say that there is no single correct solution to Indo-Pak border issues. Panel can always cross-question.
5. They may ask why MBA after engineering. Each individual can defend this with special reference to her case.
6. If you are applying for college A and they ask you why not college B, talk about advantages of college A and NOT about disadvantages of college B.This is because once you start getting into nitty-gritties of college B, cross-questions may take you to totally irrelevant areas and the whole interview may go wild. The panel may take you into other areas.It is your duty to bring focus back to yourself, your preference in MBA and the institute you are interested in.
7. Like in GD it is necessary in interview to maintain eye-contact with each person on the panel. While giving answers to one person on panel, look at every member in turn so that they are not out of the discussion.
8. If while you are answering a question, a second member asks you a question, look/nod at the second member to acknowledge her question. Finish your answer and then start answering second question.
9. Preference in MBA streams (Marketing,Finance) may be asked. If you have read up on these fields, you can express your interests. If you are undecided - it is Ok to say so.Those engineers who are interested in Finance must have a basic idea about balance sheets and mutual funds,consumer banking etc.
10. Whether the interview goes fine or not, do not forget to thank the panel.
11.The panel may be bored of seeing similar people all day. Couch the same answers in different language so that they get the idea.