Install over serial console

Hi all,
I've recently purchased an Ultra5 that I'm using to learn a bit more about SPARC Solaris (previously used x86). However, my cheapo PC VGA monitor can't handle the Sun resolutions, particularly the one used by the console on boot-up (everything from the OpenBoot banner to dtlogin, at which point I can use my monitor). I'm intending to update the system from Solaris 8 to 9 once I get my media pack - but I'll have to do it via the serial console.
Has anyone here installed Solaris via the serial console - if so, what should I expect, and are there any particular "gotchas" ? I've used the OpenWindows-based setup on x86 and SPARC, but I've never encountered the command-line version. Does it follow the same steps, just as text - or are there major differences ?
Any information or pointers would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
-Mark

As long as your cursor keys (arrows up, down, left & right) and Tab key work you should be all set.
boot cdrom - w (space on both sides) will get you started with "no windows" option. It's a lot faster since you don't have to load up WebStart or OpenWin from the CD. Don't bother with Install CD. Laying out filesystems can be a little trickey but you'll get the hang of it. Ctrl d is down a page & Ctrl u is up a page if you get into large menus.

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