Solaris 10 and Linux dual boot
I currently have Linux installed and would like to install Solaris 10 on the same system via a different H-drive. I would like to have both OS fully functional.
I have loaded Solaris 10 CD1 but unable boot into solaris to complete installation.
I have edited linux /boot/grub/menu, syntax outlined below.
title solaris in hdc1 known to grub as (hd1,0)
root (hd1,0)
chainloader +1
Still unable to boot up solaris getting error: 21
Here's my hardware configuration
Primary Mstr: 1 ide H-drive - Linux
Primary slave: n/a
Secondary mstr: 1 ide H-drive - Solaris 10
Slave:DVD
Thanks to all in advance!
# 1
I have linux (kubuntu) and Solaris Express working here. To make it do the job:
* The solaris ufs partition needs to be before linux swap partition (not your case)
* Linux grub cannot boot solaris ufs, because linux grub doesn't recognize solaris slice partition
* Use the solaris grub instead
See the partition layout I have here
Device BootStart EndBlocksId System
/dev/sda111109089080393+ 83 Linux
/dev/sda2*110911402323559322+ bf Solaris
/dev/sda3140241414597996582 Linux swap / Solaris
Before that, I had linux swap partition before solaris ufs, then grub could not boot solaris slice partition. Then, I used some livecd, and erased linux swap partition, and reinstalled solaris at sda2 and left solaris install grub at the MBR.
Be *very* careful when working with partitions. Backup all of your data before.
# 2
Tried your suggestion, with NO success!.
I loaded Solaris 10 first on Primary mstr -IDE drive, then loaded Linux on a second hard drive (Secondary mstr). Well the results was not good.
After loading Linux successfully, I was unable to boot Solaris 10.
Any ideas!
Thanks!
# 3
U need to install solaris first and while installation set half of partition as Solaris and rest as Pri DOS and proceed with solaris installation.
After solaris installation is complete, start with linux in graphical mode. When you reach partitioning page u will notice a device with filesystem as foreign. Click next and when u reach bot loader page, add the device in boot menu list and proceed with installation
After installation you will see solaris in linux grub boot menu and you will be able to run it successfully.
