Automated Installation Requirements, June 2008

1.0 Definitions:

2.0 Interfaces:

3.0 Tools:

• • • These tools will not be tied to a specific release of OpenSolaris.
    • These tools will configure all services necessary to initiate and complete network installation.

4.0 Types:

5.0 Client Platforms:

• • • Will provide equivalent functionality on both

6.0 Server Platforms:

7.0 Security:

8.0 Protocols:

• • • 8.1.1 Will support http, https client/ server protocols.
    • 8.1.2 May support NFS client/server protocol.
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    • 8.1.3 To the extend possible, will align Sparc and x86 architectures to utilize same protocols.
    • 8.1.4 Will support boot from network but use local client profile on USB, CD/DVD.
    • 8.2.1 CD/DVD/USB automated installation will be supported.
    • 8.2.2 Will be able to boot local media and use automated installation Profile from network.

9.0 Device support:

10.0 Performance:

• • • Should perform as well as liveCD.
    • IPS installation affects performance.
    • "Reasonable" is TBD.