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Chapter 2 Software Installation 2-7
2.4.1.1 Create a Shared Drivers Directory
This section describes how to create a shared folder on a server attached to the same
subnet as the Sun Fire X2100. Use the procedure appropriate to the type of host
system:
■ “Create a Shared Drivers Directory on a Solaris System” on page 7
■ “Create a Shared Drivers Directory on a Linux System” on page 8
■ “Create a Shared Drivers Directory on a Windows System” on page 9
Note – Throughout this section, the variable hostname is used to refer to the system
on which the shared drivers directory is installed.
Create a Shared Drivers Directory on a Solaris System
1. Log in as root (superuser) to the hostname system.
2. Create a drivers directory.
3. Change accessibility for the drivers directory to be viewable by all.
4. Change to the /etc/dfs directory.
5. Open the dfstab file in a text editor.
6. Add the following line to the dfstab file:
7. Save and exit the dfstab file.
# mkdir /export/home/drivers
# chmod -R 555 /drivers
# cd /etc/dfs
# vi dfstab
share -F nfs /export/home/drivers