Use these references to find step-by-step instructions for shutting down and booting a system.
Shut Down and Boot Task
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Shut down a SPARC based system or an x86 based system
Chapter 10, Shutting Down a System (Tasks)
Modify boot behavior
Chapter 11, Modifying Solaris Boot Behavior (Tasks)
Boot a SPARC based system or an x86 based system
Chapter 12, Booting a Solaris System (Tasks)
Manage the Solaris boot archives
Chapter 14, Managing the Solaris Boot Archives (Tasks)
Troubleshoot boot behavior on a SPARC or an x86 based system
Troubleshooting Booting on the SPARC Platform (Task Map)