Failure Recovery: Falling Back to the Original Boot Environment (Tasks)

This chapter explains how to recover from an activation failure.

If a failure is detected after upgrading or if the application is not compatible with an upgraded component, fall back to the original boot environment by using one of the following procedures, depending on your platform.

• For SPARC based systems:

  • SPARC: To Fall Back Despite Successful New Boot Environment Activation

  • SPARC: To Fall Back From a Failed Boot Environment Activation

  • SPARC: To Fall Back to the Original Boot Environment by Using a DVD, CD, or Net Installation Image

• For x86 based systems:

  • x86: To Fall Back Despite Successful New Boot Environment Activation With the GRUB Menu

  • x86: To Fall Back From a Failed Boot Environment Activation With the GRUB Menu

  • x86: To Fall Back From a Failed Boot Environment Activation With the GRUB Menu and the DVD or CD