HP-UX 11i v3 Installation and Update Guide, September 2009 (Update 5 Release)

3 Choosing your installation methods
This chapter provides information and scenarios to help you choose the most
appropriate methods to install or update HP-UX 11i v3 on your system.
Chapter checklist
□ “Choosing cold-install or update” (page 20)
□ “When to cold-install” (page 20)
□ “When to update” (page 21)
□ “Supported update paths” (page 21)
□ “Choosing an installation source” (page 22)
□ “Local media” (page 23)
□ “HP Integrity Integrated Lights Out (iLO) 2 Virtual Media” (page 23)
□ “Network depot” (page 23)
□ “Golden image” (page 24)
IMPORTANT: Make sure you review the Appendix A: “Known install and update
problems” (page 91) and the HP-UX 11i v3 Read Before Installing or Updating DVD
booklet for issues not discussed here that may apply to your system.
NOTE:
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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