HP-UX 11i v3 Installation and Update Guide, February 2007 (Initial Release)

Preparing to Cold-Install or Update to HP-UX 11i v3
Cold-Install Tasks
Chapter 464
Cold-Install Tasks
Prior to cold-installing HP-UX 11i v3, perform these tasks:
Select an HP-UX Console (Itanium-based systems only), if
appropriate.
Back up any configuration files you want to reinstall.
Back up your system using any supported HP-UX backup software.
If you intend to use Ignite-UX to cold-install HP-UX 11i v3 on more
than one system, update your Ignite-UX server.
Locate source media and codewords.