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Installing HP-UX 11.0 and Updating HP-UX 10.x to 11.0: HP 9000 Computers

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HP Part Number: B2355-90153

Edition 1

November 1997


Table of Contents

1 Updating and Installing: Task Information
Chapter Contents
Updating and Installing: Why Do It?
Task-Information Roadmap.
2 Updating an Existing Operating System and Software
Chapter Contents
Updating a System
Overview.
HP-UX Update Requirements
Source Media
Updating SD-UX Before Installing/Updating Software
SW-DIST Installation
Updating HP-UX Software
Updating HP-UX on a Stand-Alone System
Updating to HP-UX 11.0
Updating Interactively from the GUI
Updating Non-Interactively from Media or Network
Using HP-UX Extension Software
Installing Applications Software
Adding Additional Functionality
Installing Patches
Networking Products on Additional Media
Installing the Optional OnlineJFS Product
3 Installing From Media
Chapter Contents
Installing from a Media Source
Preparing for a Media Install
Booting the Target System
Booting HP 9000 Workstations
Booting HP 9000 Servers
Booting the V-Class
Using the Ignite-UX Interface
Choosing a Language for Interaction
Welcome Screen
Guided Installation
Advanced Media Installation (TUI)
4 Configuring an Ignite-UX Server
Chapter Contents
Installing Server Software
Overview: the Ignite-UX Server
Ignite-UX Distribution
Setting Up an Ignite-UX Server
Starting the Ignite-UX Server
Configuring Server Options
5 Installing from the Ignite-UX Server
Chapter Contents
Network Source Installation
Booting Client Systems from the Network
Older Series 700
HP 9000 Workstations and Servers (K/D Class)
Installing from the Server
Displaying the Client Systems
Configuring the Installation
Using the Ignite-UX Interface.
The Basic Tab
Configurations
OS Environment
File System
Languages
Functions Available on all Tabs
The Software Tab
The System Tab
Network Services
File System Tab
Additional Tasks
Advanced Tab
Executing the Installation: Go!
Viewing and Printing a Manifest
Non-Interactive Installation Using bootsys
6 HP-UX System Recovery
Chapter Contents
Overview
"Expert" Recovery
System Recovery
System Recovery: Creating a Bootable Recovery Tape
Creating a Bootable Install Tape
"Expert" Recovery Using the Core Media
Automated Recovery Procedures
Rebuilding the bootlif and Installing Critical Files
Installing Critical Root Files Only
Rebuilding the ''bootlif'' Only
Replacing the Kernel Only
7 Troubleshooting
Chapter Contents
Likely Problem Areas
Using Config Tools
During Installation and Configuration of Ignite-UX Tools and Data
Adjusting File System Size
Large Systems
A Configuring for a DHCP Server
Appendix Contents
Introduction
Using DHCP Services: Overview
Setting Up a DHCP Server
Examples of DHCP Usage
Using bootptab as an Alternative to DHCP
B Using Configuration Files
Appendix Contents
Introduction
Types of Config Files
Other Customized Building Blocks
Combining Config Files Via INDEX Entries
Examples of Config files
C Ignite-UX System Administration
Appendix Contents
Section 1: Installation of Ignite-UX Server Software
Ignite-UX Server System Requirements:
Load the Ignite-UX software
Edit Default Search Path
Initial Ignite-UX Server Configuration
Section 2: The Install Archive
Step 1: Creating an OS Archive
Step 2: Configuring Ignite-UX Server to Recognize the OS Archive
Step 3: Reboot and Gain Control of Target System
Step 4: Install the OS Archive on the Target
Step 5. Finished
Section 3: Automatic Installation
Starting an Automatic Installation
Using a "Saved" configuration:
Specifying defaults in the config.local file:
Section 4: Customization
Adding an SD Bundle to the Archive Environment
Modifying Kernel Parameters with IUX
Kernel Parameters Tied to Client Hardware
Additional Install Parameters
Section 5: Post Install Scripts
1. Procedure for adding a post-installation script
2. Managing Network Printers
Section 6: Using Ignite-UX Across Gateways
How to Set Up a 10.x System as a Boot Helper
How to Set Up a 9.0x System as a Boot Helper
To Perform the Install on the Target:
Section 7: Steps to Create a "Golden System"
Step 1: IUX setup of HP-UX OS from media
Step 2: Loading critical patches onto the OS
Step 3: Load Optional Software
Step 4: Customize the system
Step 5: The Golden System is Done
Section 8: Loading HP-UX Patches Using Ignite-UX
Steps for loading the patches:
Section 9: Setting Install Parameters Dynamically
Section 10: Installing NetScape® as a Post-Configuration Step
Index

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2-2 Update Paths to HP-UX 11.0 32-bit Version
2-3 Update Paths to HP-UX 11.0 64-bit Version
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3-2 Title not available (Booting HP 9000 Workstations)
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3-8 Selecting a Keyboard Language
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3-12 netmedia
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