HP-UX 11i Version 1 Installation and Update Guide, December 2004

Installing HP Applications and Patches
HP-UX Patching and Patch Management
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HP-UX Patching and Patch Management
HP releases patches to deliver incremental updates to your system.
Patches are best known for delivering defect fixes, but also deliver new
functionality and features, enable new hardware, and update firmware.
You can use HP-UX patches to update HP-UX software without having to
completely reinstall your system application.
For patching information, patch management strategies, and patch tools,
refer to the Patch Management User Guide for HP-UX 11.x Systems at
the HP Technical Documentation Web site:
http://docs.hp.com/hpux/os/11iv1/
In addition, the IT Resource Center is a good resource for patches, tools,
and information:
http://itrc.hp.com
NOTE The HP patch resources are for HP-related patches only. To install or
upgrade other vendor patches and applications, refer to the appropriate
vendor documentation.