what happens to the datalink names?

When upgrading an existing system from Solaris 10 to Oracle Solaris 11, what happens to the
datalink names?

When upgrading an existing system from Solaris 10 to Oracle Solaris 11, what happens to the
datalink names?

A.
They follow the default naming convention for the newly installed version.

B.
They maintain their names.

C.
They are called eth#.

D.
They are called el00g#.

E.
They are left unnamed, to avoid conflicts, and need to be renamed after the installation process
is complete.

Explanation:
Network configuration in Oracle Solaris 11 includes
* Generic datalink name assignment Generic names are automatically assigned to
datalinks using the net0, net1, netN naming convention, depending on the total number of

network devices that are on the system
Note: There is no upgrade path from Oracle Solaris 10 to Oracle Solaris 11. You must perform a
fresh installation.
Reference: Transitioning From Oracle Solaris 10 to Oracle Solaris 11, Network Configuration
Features



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