New to the platform

Getting Started

With the OpenSolaris 2009.06 release there are a number of install images available. We recommend that if you are new to OpenSolaris and running on an x86/x64 system, you should start with the LiveCD giving you the opportunity of booting directly off the CD to a complete desktop environment before you install it to your system.

The OpenSolaris Automated Install images are for use with the Automated Install, allowing you to install OpenSolaris onto a system remotely.

If you are already using another operating system, why not try out VirtualBox? VirtualBox is cross-platform virtualization software for x86 based systems. VirtualBox is easy to use and requires no dedicated hardware. It installs on top of the
Solaris 10, Windows, Linux or Mac OS X operating systems.

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• • Download OpenSolaris 2009.06

Key Documents

• • OpenSolaris Getting Started Guide


• • OpenSolaris System Administration Guide


• • OpenSolaris 2009.06 Release Notes (on x86)
• • OpenSolaris 2009.06 Release Notes (on SPARC)


• • What's new with OpenSolaris 2009.06


• • OpenSolaris Datasheet


• • OpenSolaris 2009.06 Booklet


• • How to upgrade from OpenSolaris 2008.11 to OpenSolaris 2009.06


• • OpenSolaris Automated Installer Guide
• • How to Use the Automated Installer

More Info

More Resources
Once you get up and running, we have a variety of task specific documentation to help you. Check out the OpenSolaris Information Resource.

Forums
Can't find what you need? Try asking a question on the OpenSolaris Forums.

Migration
If you have been using Linux previously and are new to OpenSolaris, check out the Linux Migration Guide.

If you have been using Solaris 10 previously, check out the list of significant changes that have been made to OpenSolaris.