Managing Systems and Workgroups: A Guide for HP-UX System Administrators

Configuring a Workgroup
Installing New Systems
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Installing New Systems
Most HP systems are delivered with the operating system already
installed on the root disk; this is called instant ignition. See “Starting
A Preloaded System” on page 138.
If you ordered your system without instant ignition, you will have to
install HP-UX from a CD-ROM or DDS tape. Read the HP-UX
installation guide for your version of HP-UX to guide you through the
installation process.
Once the new system is up and running, you will need to do the tasks
described under Chapter 3, “Configuring a System,” on page 137. You
will also need to configure the system into the local network, and into the
workgroup. The following subsections provide help with these tasks.
• “Configure New Systems into the Network” on page 384
• “Configure New Systems into a Workgroup” on page 387
Configure New Systems into the Network
• Modify the /etc/hosts file to contain the correct information. See
“Configuring /etc/hosts” on page 385.
• Set the network information. See “Setting Network Information” on
page 385.
• Enable network services. See “Allowing Access to Remote Systems”
on page 386.
• Enable X server access. See “Enabling X Server Access” on page 386
• Set up printers. See “Managing Printers” on page 702.
• Add software as needed. See:
— “Copying Software From a Depot with the SD User Interface” on
page 894
— “Copying Software From CD-ROM” on page 894
— “Copying Software From Tape” on page 894