Reviewing the Cold-Install Process

Figure 5-1 “Cold-installing HP-UX 11i v2” shows the overall process, along with alternative methods of cold-installing HP-UX 11i v2.

Alternative methods of cold-installing include the following:

Installing from network depots — Use Software Distributor commands to create depots containing OS, OE, and other software bundles, then install from the depot using Ignite-UX. For help with this method, refer to the swcopy(1M) manpage, the Software Distributor Administration Guide, and the Ignite-UX Administration Guide.
Installing from golden images — If you need to install the same OS/OE and applications on many systems in your network, use an Ignite-UX server as explained in the Ignite-UX Administration Guide. With Ignite-UX, you can create a single install image (golden image) containing OS/OE bundles, application bundles, and patch bundles, then install the image on multiple systems in your environment.




	NOTE: If your system is on HP Mission Critical Support, discuss the proper method of installing and patching the OE with your HP Customer Engineer.

Figure 5-1 Cold-installing HP-UX 11i v2

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