System Generation Manual for G-Series RVUs

System Generation Manual for G-Series RVUs—523407-001
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About This Manual
This manual describes how to use the SYSGENR program on G-series RVUs to create
a new set of operating system files. It describes the contents of the CONFTEXT
configuration file and how to run the SYSGENR program to create a new operating
system image.
Who Should Use This Manual
This manual is written for system managers, analysts, and support persons who are
responsible for installing and configuring HP NonStop S-series servers. It is also
intended for anyone preparing to configure or reconfigure a portion of the system
hardware or software.
What’s in This Manual
Section or
Appendix Title Description
1
SYSGENR Overview Provides an overview of SYSGENR, the system
generation program for NonStop S-series servers,
and the components needed by SYSGENR to
create a new set of operating system files.
2
Contents of the
CONFTEXT File
Describes the format and contents of the
CONFTEXT configuration file.
3
Using Preprocessing
Commands
Lists and provides the syntax for helpful ASSIGN
and PARAM commands. Also provides an
example command file that contains the desired
preprocessing commands.
4
Running DSM/SCM and
SYSGENR
Describes how to run DSM/SCM, which in turn
runs SYSGENR; lists SYSGENR prompts and
messages; and describes how to create a system
image disk (SID) and system image tape (SIT).
Also lists the contents of the new operating
system.
5
Reading the CONFLIST
Report
Lists and describes the contents of the
SYSGENR output file.
A
SYSGENR Messages Lists the possible warning and error messages
generated by SYSGENR while an operating
system is being generated.