Implementing the Combined Virtualized Configuration

This section describes the steps to implement the virtualized environment shown inMapping Existing Systems onto a Single SPARC T5-2 System. A systemsoverview and background requirements are described inImplementation Assumptions. Tasks are listed below in the order required to implement the combinedvirtualized solution:

• Configure and Install the Oracle VM Server for SPARC Software

• Configure and Install Oracle Solaris Zones

• Configure and Install Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones

• Create Oracle Solaris 10 Zones on Oracle Solaris 11.3

• Create Zones That Run Legacy Solaris Systems in Virtual Oracle Solaris 10 Environments

Implementation Assumptions

Review the following overview and requirements prior to implementing your virtualizedenvironment.

• The Oracle Solaris 11.3 OS, which includes the Oracle VM Server for SPARC 3.3 software, is installed on the SPARC T5-2system calledsystem.

• The system firmware onsystem supports Oracle VM Server for SPARC and Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones.

  To verify that you have the correct versions of the software and firmware installed, run thefollowing commands:

  pkg install entire

  Shows whether the system runs at least the Oracle Solaris 11.3 OS.

  ldm -V

  Shows whether the system runs at least the Logical Domains Manager 3.3 software and at least version 9.5.1of the system firmware.

  If your SPARC T5-2 system is not current, see the following documentation for informationabout installing and upgrading the Oracle Solaris OS, Oracle VM Server for SPARC software, and SPARC system firmware:

  • Installing Oracle Solaris 11.3 Systems

  • Fully Qualified System Firmware Versions inOracle VM Server for SPARC 3.3 Installation Guide

  • Chapter 2, Installing Software inOracle VM Server for SPARC 3.3 Installation Guide

Configure and Install the Oracle VM Server for SPARC Software

Use this procedure to configure and install the Oracle VM Server for SPARC software.

1. Configure services and the Oracle VM Server for SPARC controldomain.

   Set up the control domain services on the SPARC T5-2 system. SeeChapter 3, Setting Up Services and the Control Domain inOracle VM Server for SPARC 3.3 Administration Guide.

   For information about Oracle VM Server for SPARC security features, seeChapter 2, Oracle VM Server for SPARC Security inOracle VM Server for SPARC 3.3 Administration Guide.

2. Configure and install the Oracle VM Server for SPARC guest domains.

   Create and start the following guest domains:

   1. ldg1– Runs the Oracle Solaris 11.3 OS.ldg1 hosts the following zones:

      • zone1, asolaris branded zone which runs a databaseapplication

      • zone2, asolaris branded zone which runs a web serverapplication

      • kzone1, asolaris-kz branded zone, or kernel zone, thathosts an application running a different SRU from the rest of the system

   2. ldg2– Runs the Oracle Solaris 10 OS and hoststhe following zones:

      • sol8-zone2, asolaris8 branded zone running a legacyapplication

      • sol8-zone3, asolaris8 branded zone running a legacyapplication

   3. ldg3– Runs the Oracle Solaris 10 OS

   4. ldg4– Runs the Oracle Solaris 11.3 OS andhosts the following zones:

      • zone3, asolaris branded zone that hosts userlogins

      • kzone2, asolaris-kz branded zone that runs anotherapplication managed on a monthly, rather than quarterly cycle

   SeeCreating and Starting a Guest Domain inOracle VM Server for SPARC 3.3 Administration Guide.

   After the guest domains are started, you can install the appropriate version of the Oracle Solaris OSsoftware on theldg1,ldg2,ldg3 andldg4 guest domains. SeeInstalling Oracle Solaris OS on a Guest Domain inOracle VM Server for SPARC 3.3 Administration Guide.

3. Convert the legacy Solaris 8 systemsol8-sys1to a logical domain on a SPARC T5-2 system.

   Use the Oracle VM Server for SPARCldmp2v command to convert an existing physical Solaris 8system onto a logical domain running Oracle Solaris 10. You can convert an Solaris 8, Solaris 9, or Oracle Solaris 10 system to avirtual system that runs the Oracle Solaris 10 OS in a logical domain on a SPARC T5-2 system. SeeChapter 19, Oracle VM Server for SPARC Physical-to-Virtual Conversion Tool inOracle VM Server for SPARC 3.3 Administration Guide.

Configure and Install Oracle Solaris Zones

Use this procedure to configure and install Oracle Solaris Zones.

1. Configure Oracle Solaris zones in the guest domains.

   Create the following zones in the specified guest domains:

   • zone1– Hosts a database in theldg1 guest domain

   • zone2– Hosts a web server in theldg1 guest domain

   • zone3– Hosts user login data intheldg4 guest domain

     SeeHow to Configure the Zone inCreating and Using Oracle Solaris Zones.

2. Install the zones.

   SeeHow to Install a Configured Zone inCreating and Using Oracle Solaris Zones.

Configure and Install Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones

Use this procedure to configure and install Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones.

1. Configure the Oracle Solaris kernel zones in the guest domains.

   Create the following kernel zones:

   • kzone1– Hosts an applicationrequiring a different Oracle Solaris 11.3 SRU than other system components.kzone1 ishosted in the guest domainldg1.

   • kzone2– Hosts an applicationrequiring an independent updating cycle.kzone2 is hosted in the guest domainldg4.

     SeeConfiguring the Oracle Solaris Kernel Zone inCreating and Using Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones.

2. Install each kernel zone by using a kernel zone directinstallation.

   SeeInstalling a Kernel Zone by Using Direct Installation inCreating and Using Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones.

Create Oracle Solaris 10 Zones on Oracle Solaris 11.3

Use this procedure to create Oracle Solaris 10 zones on Oracle Solaris 11.3.

1. Migrate and archive the Oracle Solaris 10 zone to Oracle Solaris 11.3.

   To migrate a system that runs Oracle Solaris 10 OS from a physical machine onto a zone on Oracle Solaris 11.3,archive the Oracle Solaris 10 systemsol10-sys1. Then, use the archive to migrate the systemonto the Oracle Solaris 10 zonesol10-zone. SeeChapter 2, Assessing an Oracle Solaris 10 System and Creating an Archive inCreating and Using Oracle Solaris 10 Zones andChapter 3, Migrating an Oracle Solaris 10 native Non-Global Zone Into an Oracle Solaris 10 Zone inCreating and Using Oracle Solaris 10 Zones.

2. Install the migrated zone.

   Install the Oracle Solaris 10 zone as described inChapter 5, Installing the solaris10 Branded Zone inCreating and Using Oracle Solaris 10 Zones.

Create Zones That Run Legacy Solaris Systems in Virtual Oracle Solaris 10 Environments

Use this procedure to create zones that run legacy Solaris systems in virtual Oracle Solaris 10.

1. Configure Solaris legacy containers.

   Configure Solaris legacy containers to migrate the Solaris 8 systemssol8-sys1andsol8-sys2 onto the zonesol8-zone hosted in an Oracle Solaris 10 guestdomain. Thesol8-zone runs the Solaris 8 environment. SeeChapter 4, Configuring a solaris8 Zone inSystem Administration Guide: Oracle Solaris 8 Containers.

2. Install the Solaris legacy containers.

   SeeChapter 5, Installing the solaris8 Zone inSystem Administration Guide: Oracle Solaris 8 Containers.