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

2 Introduction to HP-UX 11i version 3
HP-UX 11i v3 is an enterprise release delivering the highest level of integrated virtualization and
automation. HP-UX 11i v3 dynamically reduces complexity and cuts deployment times to maximize
return on investment.
With the March 2008 release, HP began offering new HP-UX 11i v3 Operating Environments.
The new Operating Environments, which offer a richer set of products, are available only for version
3 of HP-UX 11i. For detailed information on the new HP-UX 11i v3 Operating Environments, see
the HP-UX 11i v3 webpage at http://www.hp.com/go/hpux11iv3
Information about the Operating Environments can also be found in this Release Notes document
at “HP-UX 11i v3 Operating Environments” (page 9).
Abundant information about the HP-UX 11i v3 release is available. See “Support and other
resources” (page 112).
HP-UX 11i release names and release identifiers
Table 3 HP-UX 11i Releases
Supported Processor ArchitectureRelease Identifier
1
Release Name
PA-RISCB.11.11HP-UX 11i v1
Intel® Itanium®
B.11.20HP-UX 11i v1.5
Intel® Itanium®
B.11.22HP-UX 11i v1.6
Intel® Itanium®
B.11.23HP-UX 11i v2
PA-RISC
2
Intel® Itanium®
B.11.31HP-UX 11i v3
PA-RISC
1
The uname(1) command with the -r option returns the release identifier.
2
PA-RISC is supported on HP-UX 11i v2 starting with the September 2004 release.
To determine the update release date and the Operating Environment, enter the following:
# swlist | grep HPUX11i
The resulting output lists the current release identifier, update release date, and Operating
Environment. For example:
HPUX11i-BOE B.11.31.1109 HP-UX Base Operating Environment
The above revision string signifies the following:
B.11.31 = HP-UX 11i v3
1109 = September 2011 Update Release
HP-UX 11i v3 Operating Environment install/update structure
The HP-UX 11i v3 Operating Environment (OE) Install/Update structure provides more flexibility
in managing the products you wish to install and update on your system. The OE structure for
HP-UX 11i v3 separates software components into several product categories, making it easier
and more reliable for you to incrementally update your system with OE software components.
HP-UX 11i v3 software installation types
Each of the software product categories contain software bundles that are further separated into
the following installation types. For more information about installation with the HP-UX 11i v3 OE
8 Introduction to HP-UX 11i version 3