Where to Find Information on Transitioning to 64-bit HP-UX

Installing and Updating HP-UX Release 11.0 contains specific information about the steps and order of tasks necessary to upgrade your hardware system to the 64-bit version of HP-UX Release 11.0. See below for a list of systems that are capable of 64-bit operation (or upgradable to 64-bit operation).

Read Me Before Installing or Updating to HP-UX Release 11.0 contains important information about firmware upgrades that might be necessary to upgrade your system for use with the 64-bit version of HP-UX Release 11.0.

Chapter 4 “64-Bit Capable Implementation” of this document contains a roadmap of the paths available for transitioning to the 64-bit version of HP-UX Release 11.0.

The web site:

http://www.software.hp.com/products/IA64/index.html

is an excellent source of introductory information.

The Software Transition Kit available from the above web site by clicking on "HP-UX 11.00 STK", contains information about the impact of 64-bit computing, transitioning to and developing in a 64-bit environment, tools available to make your transition smooth, and compatibility information. See “Transition Tools” in Chapter 2 for more information. Also see Getting Started with the HP-UX 11.00 Software Transition Kit.

Managing Systems and Workgroups is also available on Instant Information and on the web site http://docs.hp.com. System administrators may want to review this information before transitioning to 64-bit on 11.0.