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Creating a Solaris FLAR image

Published 13 Jan 2011 Read time 1 min 56 sec(s) (2724 visits).

A Solaris FLAR image can be used for reinstalling the OS one the original host and other systems.

Updated 19 Mar 2015 Read time 1 min 45 sec(s) (2847 visits).

The automounter has built in debugging, which can be used to examine exactly what the automounter is doing.

Published 15 Dec 2010 Read time 1 min 7 sec(s) (2913 visits).

A sparse file is a type of file that attempts to use file system space more efficiently when blocks allocated to the file are mostly empty.

Published 14 Dec 2010 Read time 1 min 16 sec(s) (2868 visits).

In the event of drastic file permission or ownership changes, it is possible to restore the original permissions of the file(s)

Published 13 Dec 2010 Read time 2 min(s) 27 sec(s) (2643 visits).

The beauty of zones under Solaris for me is the ability to clone any zone and then easily adapt it for it's new resources and function.

Published 13 Dec 2010 Read time 1 min 38 sec(s) (4037 visits).

A simple procedure to uninstall a solaris zone in an incomplete state

Updated 23 Jun 2014 Read time 2 min(s) 22 sec(s) (1154 visits).

How can I find versions of a file backed up by Veritas NetBackup?

Published 27 Oct 2010 Read time 2 min(s) 45 sec(s) (2748 visits).

The idea behind SysV init runlevels revolves around the idea that different systems can be used in different ways.

Published 27 Oct 2010 Read time 57 sec(s) (2523 visits).

To switch to a graphical environment, you may need to install additional software from the RHEL Internet repository or installation DVD.

Published 14 Oct 2010 Read time 5 min(s) 40 sec(s) (677 visits).

This is a step-by-step tutorial that explains the installation and configuration of ypserv NIS server and client.