This course provides a general overview of the startup process, presents an introduction to OpenBoot, and gives specifics on /sbin/init, run levels, and run control scripts. Specific details on the OpenBoot firmware and kernel loading are also included.

Audience :

This series is for anyone preparing for the Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 8 Operating Environment, Part I exam; or anyone who is interested in learning more about Solaris 8 system administration.

Time :

3.0 hour(s)

Objectives :

• Access the OpenBoot environment and run commands to gather system information
• Identify the OpenBoot architecture
• Use commands to create and manipulate custom device aliases

Features :

• Exercises that allow users to practice the application
• A file containing the text of the exercises
• Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Prerequisites :

• Basic understanding of UNIX

TradeMarks :

• Sun Microsystems is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
• UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group.