HP-UX 11i v3 Installation and Update Guide, March 2012

Documentation
• HP strongly advises you review the “readme” document file that is delivered with each patch
bundle. The document files can be found in the OEDocs directory on the OE DVDs and HP
Support Center (http://hp.com/go/hpsc).
• The Patch Management User Guide for HP-UX 11.x Systems provides information and
procedures for acquiring and installing standard HP-UX patch bundles. You can find the
document at http://www.hp.com/go/patchmgmt-docs.
• For descriptions of changes to the standard HP-UX patch bundles, see the HP-UX 11i Version
3 Release Notes (http://www.hp.com/go/hpux-core-docs-11iv3) appropriate to your release.
Individual HP-UX patches
Individual patches can address known problems and security issues, as well as deliver additional
software functionality. Individual patches can be downloaded at the HP Support Center (HPSC).
Once you have used your HP Passport to sign in at http://hp.com/go/hpsc, navigate to Patch
management under “Download options” to access patch notes and downloads.
Patches might be released between OEURs. HP recommends you register your product with
Subscriber's Choice at http://www.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html. (Under “Self Help,”
select Subscription services.) After registering, you will receive email notification with driver, support,
and security alerts, plus software updates customized to your HP products.
HP-UX Software Assistant
HP-UX Software Assistant (SWA) is a tool that consolidates and simplifies patch management and
security bulletin management on HP-UX systems.
SWA can perform a number of checks including applicable security bulletins and installed patches
with critical warnings. Once an analysis has been performed, you can use SWA to download any
recommended patches or patch bundles and create a depot ready for installation.
SWA requires an active HP support agreement (that includes Software Updates) linked to your
HPSC profile. HP recommends you use SWA version C.02.90 or later.
Documentation
The following SWA documents are available at http://www.hp.com/go/swa-docs:
• The HP-UX Software Assistant Release Notes provides the features and functionality of the
latest release, and known problems.
• The HP-UX Software Assistant System Administration Guide provides an introduction to the
tool, how to use it, how to use the reporting, and troubleshooting.
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