Where to Store the Web Start Flash Archive

After you create the Web Start Flash archive, you can save the archive on the hard disk of the master system or on a tape. After you save the archive, you can copy it to any file system or media that you choose.

• Network File System (NFS)

• HTTP server

• FTP server

• Tape

• CD, DVD

• Diskette

• Local drive of clone system that you want to install

Compressing the Archive

When you create the Web Start Flash archive, you can specify that the archive be saved as a compressed file by using the compress(1)utility. An archive that is compressed requires smaller disk storage space and creates less congestion when you install the archive over a network.

Planning the Installation of Web Start Flash Archives

The final task in the Web Start Flash installation process is to install Web Start Flash archives on clone systems.

Deciding How to Install Web Start Flash Archives

You can use any of the Solaris installation methods to install Web Start Flash archives on clone systems.

The Solaris Web Start program on the Solaris 9 DVD or Solaris 9 Installation CD enables you to install Web Start Flash archives that are stored on the following:

• Disc (DVD or CD)

• NFS server

• HTTP server

• FTP server

• Local tape

The Solaris suninstall program on the Solaris 9 Software 1 of 2 CD enables you to install Web Start Flash archives that are stored on the following:

• HTTP server

• FTP server

• NFS server

• Local file

• Local tape

• Local device, including CD

The custom JumpStart installation program enables you to install Web Start Flash archives that are stored on the following:

• NFS server

• HTTP server

• FTP server

• Local tape

• Local device, including DVD or CD

• Local file

Solaris Live Upgrade enables you to install Web Start Flash archives that are stored on the following:

• HTTP server

• FTP server

• NFS server

• Local file

• Local tape

• Local device, including DVD or CD