Is it possible to install solaris 11 with zfs root file system in virtual box guest?

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I want to test zfs file sharing capabilities using a virtual machine. Is this possible because I don't seem to get a prompt during installation to select a zfs file system.

Duncan Groenewald

Posted 2014-07-14T12:21:51.613

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Answers

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Solaris 11 does not ask you if you want ZFS root because it has no other choice - only ZFS root is supported for Solaris 11 installs - UFS is relegated to supporting data disks only.

See Oracle Solaris 11 File System Changes for more details.

alanc

Posted 2014-07-14T12:21:51.613

Reputation: 1 032

Yup, I eventually figured that out... A bit like looking for your glasses when they are on your face ! – Duncan Groenewald – 2014-07-15T11:28:21.003