HP-UX 11i v3 Installation and Update Guide, March 2012

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This chapter describes cold-installing HP-UX 11i v3 from local OE media.
Chapter checklist
□ “Preparing to cold-install” (page 33)
“Completing the preliminary tasks” (page 33)□
□ “Reviewing the cold-install process” (page 33)
□ “Installing the latest Ignite-UX” (page 34)
□ “Backing up your configuration files” (page 34)
□ “Collecting information about your system” (page 34)
“Miscellaneous data collection table” (page 35)□
□ “Network data collection table” (page 36)
□ “Creating a network depot (optional)” (page 36)
□ “Proceeding with the installation” (page 36)
“Booting from the Operating Environment media” (page 36)□
□ “Booting Your Itanium-based system” (page 37)
□ “Booting your PA-RISC system” (page 37)
□ “Customizing your installation” (page 38)
□ “Configuring your installation” (page 39)
□ “Finishing your installation” (page 41)
□ “Completing the cold-install process” (page 42)
□ “Retrieving configuration files after cold-installing” (page 42)
□ “Creating a new root home directory” (page 42)
□ “Recovering customized and personal files” (page 42)
□ “Restoring /home” (page 43)
□ “Restoring other files” (page 43)
NOTE: If you have ordered a new system with the Instant Ignition option (also known as factory
integrated), the cold-installation process described here has already been performed. You may
skip this chapter.
If your system is on HP Mission Critical Support, discuss the proper installation method with your
HP Account Support Manager or Remote Support Account Advocate before preceding.
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