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• Enough disk space? (4GB root vol min)
• HP-UX 11i supported on your system? See page 13.
• System requires firmware upgrade? See page 19.
• Installing a new operating environment with HP-UX 11i?
• Your applications certified to run on HP-UX 11i?
Decide: Migrate by either cold-installing or updating.
• Backup Your System:
- Collect Key Install Information.
- Backup existing system.
- Save configuration file to tape, CD or another system.
• Prepare source media for migration.
References: Chapter 1, Appendix B.
Read Before Installing or Updating to HP-UX 11i
(read Chapter 1 to determine path)
2. Cold-install HP-UX 11i
• Verify system requirements.
• Insert HP-UX CD1.
• Boot from CD.
• Install HP-UX 11i.
• Restore config & personal files.
Backup your system.
Reference: Chapter 2.
2. Cold-install HP-UX 11i
Verify HP-UX installation using swlist and swverify.
4. Update Other Applications
• Update non-OS applications with swinstall.
• Install critical patches and remove unneeded patches.
References: Chapter 4 and HP-UX 11i Release Notes.
HP-UX 11i Migration Overview
Chapter 1
Preparing for Software Migration
1. Prepare Your System
2. Update to HP-UX 11i
• Verfify system requirements.
• Insert HP-UX CD1.
• Install update-ux.
• Create an optional update depot.
• Update to HP-UX 11i.
Backup your system.
Reference: Chapter 2.
3. Verify the Migration
Reference: Chapter 3.
Introduction
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