HP-UX 11i v3 Installation and Update Guide, September 2010

Preparing to update
The following sections describe the initial steps you should take before proceeding with your
update. Also included is a graphic overview of the update process.
Completing the preliminary tasks
Before you update to HP-UX 11i v3, make sure that:
• You have assessed the current state of your system and have met all the requirements
described in Chapter 2: “Assessing your system and meeting system requirements” (page 9).
• You have chosen the most appropriate update methods and sources described in Chapter 3:
“Choosing your installation methods” (page 15)
• You have completed the steps (especially backing up your system) and have reviewed the
special situations described in Chapter 4: “Before you begin” (page 21).
Reviewing the update process
Figure 6-1 (page 46) shows the overall update process. You can update your system from a
network depot or from local media. Both methods are described in this chapter.
Figure 6-1 Updating to HP-UX 11i v3
Identify and install non-OE
patches (if applicable)
Create recovery
image
Determine
update
approach
Requ ire d !
Install latest
update-ux
from OE
media
Determine
source
update
network depots
Create one or more
depot(s)
Cold-Install from media
(Chapter 5)
Update non-OE applications
from Application media using
swinstall
Update HP-UX 11i v3 from
depot containing OS/OE
bundles using update-ux
Update OS/OE from 11 i v3
OE media using
update-ux
Update non-OE applications
using swinstall
Install third-party and
internal software
Create recovery image
cold-install
media
DONE
46 Updating to HP-UX 11i v3