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

Preparing to Install or Update to HP-UX 11i v1
Update Tasks
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Update Tasks
Prior to updating to HP-UX 11i v1, perform these tasks:
• Identify all software products and bundles on your system.
• Rebuild the HP-UX kernel.
• Rename your log files to make it easier to find problems encountered
during an update.
• Back up your system using any supported HP-UX backup software.
• Locate source media and codewords.
Task 1: Identifying Software Versions
Run the swlist command, and print the list of all software products and
bundles prior to updating to HP-UX 11i v1. For example, enter:
/usr/sbin/swlist | lp
After updating to HP-UX 11i v1, run the swlist command again and
print the list of all products and bundles. Compare the two lists to
determine what software products and bundles still need to be updated.
Task 2: Rebuilding the Kernel
The update can fail if the HP-UX kernel build fails in the starting
environment. To ensure that you have a reliable starting point, rebuild
the kernel before you update:
1. As root, enter:
/usr/sbin/mk_kernel
2. Fix any problems listed in the mk_kernel output.
3. Reboot your system to ensure that your new kernel boots.