Download solaris 11 iso image for vmware

In this post, we are going to install Oracle Solaris 11.4 VM using Vmware workstation.

[Download]
1. OS - https://www.oracle.com/solaris/solaris11/downloads/solaris-downloads.html

Select "Installation from CD/DVD"


Select "x86 Text Installer" to download the iso



2. Oracle Solaris Zone Template - https://www.oracle.com/solaris/solaris11/downloads/solaris11-vmtemplates-zones-downloads.html

Select "Download x86 - Oracle VM template for Oracle Solaris 10 Zone

[Installation OS]
Create a VM with the spec


Follow step to configure the installation:- http://www.ms4u.info/2018/06/install-oracle-solaris-113.html

After installation, transfer the VM Template using WinSCP Tool

[Installation Oracle Vm template]

1. Rename the file without .bin and make the download file executable

mv solaris-10u11-x86.bin solaris-10u11-x86
chmod +x solaris-10u11-x86

2. create a folder /cpool using mkdir comamnd
3. start installation with the following command

./solaris-10u11-x86 -p /cpool -a 192.168.0.172/24 -i net0 -f -z s10zone

Note: IP address refer to your own Oracle Solaris IP


If encounter not enough free swapfile, you can increase using "swap" command


Guide:-
https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E23824_01/html/821-1459/gizfl.html


Installation started.....

Enjoy!