Deployment tasks 25
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 http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/816-4554
and
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.
• Modified the miniroot, if required—For more information, see “Miniroot preparation.”
