HP-UX 11i v3 September 2011 Release Notes, Edition 2

Table 5 HP-UX 11i v3 OE descriptions (continued)
DescriptionHP-UX 11i v3 Operating Environment
virtualization by combining the robust product selection in
the VSE-OE and HA-OE in one integrated and tested
bundle. This OE contains all the products included in the
BOE, VSE-OE, HA-OE (and the original MCOE) and is
bundled as HPUX11i-DC-OE.
Electronic Delivery
The HP-UX 11i v3 electronic software delivery model includes Americas, Europe, Middle East, and
Asia. The download consists of ISO images of each OE. Each ISO image is burned to DVD at the
customer’s site and then installed in the same manner as the physical DVDs. Electronic licenses
and media are quoted and ordered from the price list in the same manner as the physical licenses
and media.
Software Pack (optional HP-UX 11i v3 core enhancements)
The HP-UX 11i v3 Software Pack (SPK) contains optional core enhancements for HP-UX 11i v3.
For the September 2011 release of HP-UX 11i v3, no new SPK products have been added to the
Operating Environments.
HP-UX Technical documentation – primary delivery moves to the web
Beginning in August 2011, the web will be the primary delivery source of technical documentation
for HP-UX Operating Environments and Application Products. Web delivery supports HP’s Green
Business Technology Initiative to reduce packaging and also supports our HP-UX Technical
Documentation goal to keep information up to date and easily accessible.
Pointers to HP-UX documentation collections are listed in Accessing the Former docs.hp.com Software
Documentation, which is available on the Business Support Center under the HP-UX 11i v3 link at
http://hp.com/go/hpux-core-docs.
HP-UX 11i compatibility for HP Integrity and HP 9000 Servers
Hewlett-Packard (HP) understands your need for investment protection. By providing multiple levels
of compatibility between operating system versions, between hardware platforms, on virtual
machines, and even between chip architectures, we believe the HP-UX operating system provides
the most comprehensive investment protection in the industry.
For more information about HP-UX compatibility, see the white paper at http://www.hp.com/go/
hpux11icompatibility.
HP Insight Remote Support Software
HP strongly recommends that you install HP Insight Remote Support software to complete the
installation or upgrade of your product and to enable enhanced delivery of your HP Warranty,
HP Care Pack Service or HP contractual support agreement. HP Insight Remote Support supplements
your monitoring, 24x7 to ensure maximum system availability by providing intelligent event
diagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of hardware event notifications to HP, which will
initiate a fast and accurate resolution, based on your product’s service level. Notifications may be
sent to your authorized HP Channel Partner for on-site service, if configured and available in your
country. The software is available in two variants:
• HP Insight Remote Support Standard: This software supports server and storage devices and
is optimized for environments with 1-50 servers. Ideal for customers who can benefit from
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