HP-UX 11i v1 Installation and Update Guide, September 2005

Choosing an Installation Method
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3 Choosing an Installation
Method
This chapter provides information and scenarios to help you choose the
most appropriate method to install HP-UX 11i v1 on your system.
What You Will Find in This Chapter
• “Supported Cold-Install Paths to HP-UX 11i v1” on page 50
• “Supported Update Paths to HP-UX 11i v1” on page 51
• “Deciding Which Method to Use” on page 53
• “If You Have an Existing HP-UX 11i v1 System” on page 56
• “Understanding Online Diagnostics” on page 57
• “The Next Step” on page 58
Time Estimate for This Chapter: Approximately 1 hour to read about
the cold-install and update paths, and to choose a method.
NOTE For customers ordering new systems with the Instant Ignition option
(also known as factory ignited), the cold-installation process described
here has already been performed. Skip this chapter and proceed to
installing applications and patching software. See Chapter 7, “Installing
HP Applications and Patches,” on page 111.