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

Cold-Installing HP-UX 11i v3
Reviewing the Cold-Install Process
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Reviewing the Cold-Install Process
Figure 5-1 on page 82 shows the overall process, along with alternative
methods of cold-installing HP-UX 11i v3.
Alternative methods of cold-installing include the following:
• Installing from network depots — Use Software Distributor
commands to create depots containing OS, OE, and other software
bundles, then install from the depot using Ignite-UX. For help with
this method, refer to the swcopy (1M) manpage, the Software
Distributor Administration Guide, and the Ignite-UX Administration
Guide.
• Installing from golden images — If you need to install the same
OS/OE and applications on many systems in your network, use an
Ignite-UX server as explained in the Ignite-UX Administration
Guide. With Ignite-UX, you can create a single install image (golden
image) containing OS/OE bundles, application bundles, and patch
bundles, then install the image on multiple systems in your
environment.
NOTE If your system is on HP Mission Critical Support, discuss the proper
installation method with your HP Customer Engineer.