Solaris 11 Overview |
The Solaris 11 Overview covers identifying the Solaris 11 product and describing Oracle Solaris 11's role in Oracle’s strategy. It includes the benefits of providing solutions on an integrated stack. Additionally, it outlines key customer value propositions for Solaris solutions and discusses the configuration and usage options available to customers for Oracle Solaris 11. |
Solaris 11 Technical Overview |
This topic focuses on defining Oracle Solaris 11 features and their technical value. It explains key design elements that set Solaris 11 apart from other operating systems and maps these features to customer business needs. The topic also highlights the differences between Solaris 10 and Solaris 11 and discusses workload migration. |
Solaris 11 Installation |
This topic outlines planning a system’s initial configuration and covers Solaris 11 installation and upgrade options for x86 and SPARC systems. It also details performing OS installation from CD/DVD on various systems and provides basic troubleshooting steps. |
Solaris 11 Advanced Installation Procedures |
The Solaris 11 Advanced Installation Procedures cover several critical aspects of system setup and management. These include explaining the Automated Installer (AI) with details on boot, identification, configuration, installation services, local repositories, and zones, including AI manifests. Additionally, it involves configuring an AI server setup, implementing an AI server, and managing a local package repository. The procedures also cover performing a Live Upgrade Update, describing the network boot process for x86 or SPARC systems, creating custom first-boot scripts, and troubleshooting AI installation issues. |
Manage File Systems and Storage |
The topic covers several key sub-topics. It includes the boot and shutdown processes on x64 and SPARC Oracle systems, involving BIOS/OBP, GRUB, and the Solaris Service Management Facility (SMF). Additionally, it involves performing boot, shutdown, and reboot operations on both x64 and SPARC Oracle systems, as well as conducting a network boot on these platforms. Moreover, it addresses controlling default boot behaviors on x64 and SPARC Oracle systems, such as modifying BIOS/GRUB/OBP settings, adjusting Solaris boot flags/levels, and managing driver configurations. Lastly, it also includes creating and managing ZFS boot environments and troubleshooting system boot and shutdown issues. |
Solaris 11 Software Management |
This topic covers differences in software management between Solaris 10 and Solaris 11, focusing on the Image Packaging System (IPS). It details managing Boot Environments, IPS repositories, and package administration using both command-line and GUI tools. The topic also includes instructions for setting up local IPS repositories and performing full system upgrades. |
Solaris 11 Virtualization |
It explains Solaris zones, their features, and different zone concepts such as types, networking, and command scope. It includes creating and configuring zones using commands like zonecfg, dladm, and ipadm. The topic also covers managing zones, including installation, booting, and deletion. |
Solaris 11 Networking |
This topic discusses network administration differences between Solaris 10 and Solaris 11 and covers planning a system’s network configuration. It explains automatic and static network configuration options and implementing advanced network configurations. The topic also addresses controlling network bandwidth and managing link properties. |
Official Information |
https://education.oracle.com/oracle-solaris-11-installation-and-configuration-essentials/pexam_1Z0-580 |