HP Tru64 UNIX Version 5.1B-2 and Higher Patch Kit Installation Instructions (March 2009)

Phase 7 – Enable patches with File Applicability Conflicts
Phase 7 allows you to install patches whose inventory does not match the installed system when
the system file changed originates from a CSP.
Failing to determine the origin of the files that are in conflict can cause your operating system
to be compromised. We therefore recommend that you track down the origin of those files.
To assist you in this effort, this phase lists the additional files that have been installed with the
files that cannot be superseded. You can run through this phase to get the analysis without
enabling the installation of any of the listed patches.
Steps for Running the Baseline Procedure
The following steps begin the baseline procedure:
1. Log in as root.
2. Run dupatch and enter 5 in response to the Enter your choice prompt of the Main
Menu:
Tru64 UNIX Patch Utility (Rev. 48-00)
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- This dupatch session is logged in /var/adm/patch/log/session.log
Main Menu:
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1) Patch Kit Installation
2) Patch Kit Deletion
3) Patch Kit Documentation
4) Patch Tracking
5) Patch Baseline Analysis/Adjustment
h) Help on Command Line Interface
q) Quit
Enter your choice: 5
3. Enter the location of the patch distribution:
Enter path to the top of the patch distribution,
or enter "q" to get back to the menu [/patches/PK4/patch_kit]:
The baselining procedure then runs through it's seven phases as follows:
• Baselining Phase 1 evaluates your system relative to the patch kit.
• Baselining Phase 2 reports information for patches whose installation is blocked by system
files that were installed by layered products. You cannot enable dupatch to install patches
that replace system files installed by layered products. You must contact your layered product
customer services or HP Services if you have purchased Business Critical Services.
• Baselining Phase 3 reports on patches that match existing files on your system, but are not
marked as installed by the system inventory. You can tell dupatch to mark these patches
as installed. This involves copying valid setld database information to your system. If exact
matches are found you will be asked the following question:
Do you want to mark these patches as installed ? [y/n]
You must provide an answer; there is no default answer.
• Baselining Phase 4 reports information about any unknown or missing system files. This
information is provided to assist you in understanding the state of files that may prevent
patch installation.
Consider this information carefully when making decisions to override patch-installation
checks for patches noted in Phase 5.
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