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

5 Cold-installing HP-UX 11i v3 from local media
This chapter describes cold-installing HP-UX 11i v3 from local OE media.
Chapter checklist
□ “Preparing to cold-install” (page 42)
□ “Completing the preliminary tasks” (page 42)
□ “Reviewing the cold-install process” (page 42)
□ “Installing the latest Ignite-UX” (page 43)
□ “Backing up your configuration files” (page 44)
□ “Collecting information about your system” (page 44)
□ “Miscellaneous data collection table” (page 44)
□ “Network data collection table” (page 45)
□ “Creating a network depot (optional)” (page 46)
□ “Proceeding with the installation” (page 46)
□ “Booting from the Operating Environment media” (page 46)
□ “Booting Your Itanium-based system” (page 47)
□ “Booting your PA-RISC system” (page 47)
□ “Customizing your installation” (page 49)
□ “Configuring your installation” (page 50)
□ “Finishing your installation” (page 53)
□ “Completing the cold-install process” (page 54)
□ “Retrieving configuration files after cold-installing” (page 54)
□ “Creating a new root home directory” (page 54)
□ “Recovering customized and personal files” (page 55)
□ “Restoring /home” (page 55)
□ “Restoring other files” (page 55)
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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