Sun Java Desktop System 2

Sun Java Desktop System 2 documentation covers information on how to install the operating system in a virtual machine. For additional information about the operating system, refer to the instructions included in the installation media.

Sun Java Desktop System 2 documentation includes the following topics:

Installation Instructions
Knowledge Base Articles for Sun Java Desktop System 2
VMware Compatibility Guide

Installation Instructions

To install Sun Java Desktop System 2 in a virtual machine you can use the standard Sun Java Desktop System distribution CDs or the boot floppy/network method. The following installation instructions are for standard distribution CD.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, verify that the following tasks are complete:

Read General Installation Instructions for All VMware Products.
Create and configure a new virtual machine.

Installation Steps

Insert the Sun Java Desktop System 2 installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
Power on the virtual machine.
Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Install VMware Tools.

Knowledge Base Articles for Sun Java Desktop System 2 Guest

The following link refers to knowledge base articles on operating system specific issues.

See VMware knowledge base for a list of known issues about the operating system.

VMware Compatibility Guide

The VMware Compatibility Guide Web site lists supported guest and host operating systems and provides related support information.