HP-UX 11i Version 1 Installation and Update Guide, December 2003

Choosing a Migration Path
Deciding Which Method to Use
Chapter 2 39
Cold-Install Considerations
The following sections provide additional information to assist you in
your decision to cold-install HP-UX 11i v1:
Using VxVM Rootability
Ignite-UX now provides you the option to install and configure VxVM 3.5
on your root volume. If you plan to configure your root volume with
VxVM 3.5, make sure you read the supporting VxVM 3.5 documentation
included on the Instant Information CD. For additional information, see
“VxVM Rootability” on page 91
Cold-Installing on Partitioned Systems
HP-UX must be installed on the boot disk assigned to each partition
after the partition has been configured. Configuring the boot disk is
explained in the HP System Partitions Guide manual, available on the
HP-UX 11i v1 Instant Information CD and on HP’s user-documentation
web site:
http://docs.hp.com
Once each partition has been configured for installation, follow the
cold-installation instruction on the following pages to install HP-UX on
each partition’s boot disk.
Instant Ignition
For customers ordering new systems with the “Instant Ignition” option
(also known as “factory integrated”), the cold-installation process
described here has already been performed. Skip this chapter and
proceed to install application software.
Alternate Cold-Install Methods
In addition to the procedures described in this chapter, you can
cold-install your system using the following methods:
Installing From Software Depots Use Software Distributor
commands to create depots containing OS, OE, and other software
bundles, then install from the depot using Ignite-UX. For help with this
method, see the swinstall (1M) manpage and Software Distributor
Administration Guide and Ignite-UX Administration Guide.