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

Updating to HP-UX 11i v1
Reviewing the Update Process
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Reviewing the Update Process
This section describes updating to HP-UX 11i v1 using the update-ux
command and Software Distributor (SD) tools to selectively overwrite
the operating system and application software from a media or network
source depot.
Figure 6-1 on page 95 shows the overall update process. You can update
your system using one of the following methods:
• From a network depot — 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,
refer to the swinstall (1M) manpage, the Software Distributor
Administration Guide, and the Ignite-UX Administration Guide. See
“Updating from a Network Depot” on page 107 for an example.
• From DVD media — Use the update-ux command described in
“Updating to HP-UX 11i v1” on page 98.
NOTE If your system is on HP Mission Critical Support, discuss the proper
method of installing and patching the OE with your HP Customer
Engineer.
IMPORTANT You must install the latest version of Update-UX prior to updating your
system. Failure to do so may cause the update to fail.