HP -UX 11i Installation And Update Manual page 12

Installing or
updating to
HP-UX 11i ?
Verify existing
applications
Step 1. Go to this Web page:
Step 2. Select:
Step 3. Review the listing of supported applications to ensure that they are still
Preparing for Software Migration
Introduction
Review the remainder of this chapter to help decide which path to take to
migrate your system to HP-UX 11i. You basically have two choices:
• Cold-install using Ignite-UX— This method overwrites everything
on the target disk. Use cold-install for new systems and on existing
systems when overwriting the root (/) volume will not cause loss of
applications or data. The process described in this guide cold-installs
a single system from local media. If you plan to install many systems
simultaneously, you should plan on using an Ignite-UX server.
Ignite-UX is a free product available on the HP-UX 11i CD1.
Additional information on Ignite-UX and newer versions are
available on the Web:
software.hp.com/products/IUX/
• Update using update-ux — Use the update-ux command when you
do not want to erase data or application files on your root disk. As
explained in Chapter 2, update-ux adds or replaces functionality
based on what you choose when running the command.
HP-UX 11i Operating Environments (OEs) provide a convenient way to
install many needed applications in a single step. Contents of HP-UX 11i
OEs are listed in the Read Before Installing or Updating to HP-UX 11i
booklet supplied with the 11i CDs. If you plan to install an OE, you
should verify that your existing installed applications that are not
included in the OE are certified to run on the new HP-UX 11i release:
software.hp.com/HPUX-RDMP/
HP-UX 11i Application Release -> New/Updated Software Product List
supported. If needed, plan on updating applications not provided in an
OE after you install or update to 11i.
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