How to install a Linux zone under Solaris 10

1. Make sure you have Solaris 10 for X86 Update 4 (or later) installed, as this supports Linux zones.

2. Obtain a distribution copy of CentOS or RedHat ES linux v3.5 to 3.8, and a copy of Adobe Reader v7 for Linux here

3. Install a zone as follows (use the appropriate values for your system):-

# mkdir -p /Zones/Linux
# chmod 700 /Zones/Linux
# zonecfg -z linux
linux: No such zone configured
Use 'create' to begin configuring a new zone.

zonecfg:linux> create -t SUNWlx
zonecfg:linux> add net
zonecfg:linux:net> set physical=bfe0
zonecfg:linux:net> set address=192.168.200.31
zonecfg:linux:net> end
zonecfg:linux> set zonepath=/Zones/Linux
zonecfg:linux> verify
zonecfg:linux> commit
zonecfg:linux> exit

# zoneadm -z linux install


Please insert any supported Linux distribution disc, or a
supported Linux distribution DVD in the removable media
drive and press .


4. Continue with installation until it completes, then boot the new linux zone:-

# zoneadm -z linux boot


5. Now log in to the new zone:-

# zlogin -C linux