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algernonz

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Registered: 2011-11-19

Posts: 9

[Solved] Arch Linux in a Solaris branded Zone

Hello,

After having read this article at the Genunix WiKi, I 'd very much like to install Arch Linux (http://204.152.191.100/wiki/index.php/I … anded_zone) in a Solaris branded Zone.  However, the Arch Linux file to download is about two years old now, so I 'd like to roll one with a bit more recent kernel.
I just wonder what might be the procedure to do so.

a) Is it just unpacking the ISO inside the zone and let it enroll whilst booting?, or
b) is it advisable to install the old package and upgrade from there?

I am quite curious to learn how this works.

TIA, Algey

Last edited by algernonz (2011-11-28 18:42:31)

Strike0

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From: Germany

Registered: 2011-09-05

Posts: 1,489

Re: [Solved] Arch Linux in a Solaris branded Zone

Hi,
it does indeed sound like an interesting little project. You should, however, revert to your procedure (a) and use one of the recent ISO images the Arch team has updated this year.
Using that old tar will give you numerous headaches when trying to upgrade. Doing a simple upgrade from that old file will most probably break the system, thats why they took the effort to provide the new ones.
Good luck.

algernonz

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Registered: 2011-11-19

Posts: 9

Re: [Solved] Arch Linux in a Solaris branded Zone

Thanks Strike0, I will go to work with the ISO to get my Branded Zone going.
Though it may take a few days, I 'll report back.

algernonz

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Registered: 2011-11-19

Posts: 9

Re: [Solved] Arch Linux in a Solaris branded Zone

Though it may take a few days, I 'll report back.

I found out that Branded Zones don't work anymore as such.
I am using Headless VirtualBox instead.

Thanks & regards