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

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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 58
• “Standard HP-UX Bundle Considerations” on page 59
• “Online Diagnostics” on page 60
• “The Next Step” on page 61
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 integrated), 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 113.