This document helps less experienced system administrators acquire basic patch-related skills and knowledge in a short period of time and explains how to perform basic HP-UX patch management tasks. It aids system administrators in developing a basic patch management strategy. This user guide also provides a “Quick Start Guide for Patching HP-UX Systems” for system administrators with immediate patching needs.
This document does not function as an all-encompassing source of information for patch management. It also does not guide system administrators in determining the best or most efficient patch management strategy for their environment. Some recommendations in this guide may differ from recommendations in guides that are targeted at more experienced system administrators.