HP-UX 11i v3 Installation and Update Guide, March 2014

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 34)
“Completing the preliminary tasks” (page 34)□
□ “Reviewing the cold-install process” (page 34)
□ “Installing the latest Ignite-UX” (page 35)
□ “Backing up your configuration files” (page 35)
□ “Collecting information about your system” (page 35)
“Miscellaneous data collection table” (page 36)□
□ “Network data collection table” (page 37)
□ “Creating a network depot (optional)” (page 37)
□ “Proceeding with the installation” (page 37)
“Booting from the Operating Environment media” (page 37)□
□ “Booting Your Itanium-based system” (page 38)
□ “Booting your PA-RISC system” (page 38)
□ “Customizing your installation” (page 39)
□ “Configuring your installation” (page 40)
□ “Finishing your installation” (page 42)
□ “Completing the cold-install process” (page 43)
□ “Retrieving configuration files after cold-installing” (page 43)
□ “Creating a new root home directory” (page 43)
□ “Recovering customized and personal files” (page 43)
□ “Restoring /home” (page 44)
□ “Restoring other files” (page 44)
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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