Setting up a dual-boot on an Indigo

Now that my Indigo is on it's way, I'm looking for some advice on setting up an OS 9 - Panther dual boot.
The current config: 366Mhz, 10GB HDD and I will be maxing out the RAM when it arrives (after the firmware update has been applied). It is running 9.2 and I have a full retail copy of Panther available.
I may at some point upgrade the HDD, but for now would like to hold off. My guess is that I will need a full version of OS 9. I spoke with Apple and they don't have restore disks for that machine (the nice young woman on the phone gently suggested I get a newer machine-- LOL).
Question 1: Will a retail version of 9 do the trick?
Question 2: Can anyone point me to a step-by-step or give advice on how to proceed?
Thanks in advance,
JT

Question 1: Will a retail version of 9 do the trick?
Yes
Question 2: Can anyone point me to a step-by-step or give advice on how to proceed?
(a) Boot from the OS 9 install disc and install OS 9.
(b) Download and install the OS 9 updates. KB 75288, Mac OS 9: Available Updates
(c) Ensure that the firmware is up-to-date. If not install Firmware Update 4.1.7.
(d) Boot from the OS X install disc and install OS X.

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