Troubleshooting guide

Rev. 1.0

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Sun Basics

Sun Basics:

• Most configuration files are in /etc

• Some important files are: hostname.pfx0, resolv.conf, hosts, defaultrouter-

these files are configuration files

• Telnet instructions are the same as HP

• Ping instructions are the same as HP

Important Commands:

The sys-unconfig command: this command will unconfigure the machine

• The command is located in /usr/bin

• You must be root to execute this command

• Once you execute this command the machine will boot into the bios and

run the initial setup

• You will be prompted to input the machine hostname and IP, DNS and IP,

and NIC. it will ask to enable DHCP-select no, it will also ask to enable

Kerbos Security-select no.

• When prompted for power save option select no

• It will reboot automatically

Note:

One option for the P100 is a Solaris Boot ROM. The Boot ROM makes for a

driverless installation in Solaris. It is recommended that anyone not completely

comfortable with the Solaris operating environment obtain the Boot ROM.