HP-UX 11i v2 Installation and Update Guide, December 2005

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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 v2 on your system.
What You Will Find in This Chapter
• “Cold-Installs of HP-UX 11i v2” on page 44
• “Supported Update Paths to HP-UX 11i v2” on page 45
• “Deciding Which Method to Use” on page 49
• “Security Considerations” on page 54
• “Online Diagnostics” on page 64
• “Offline Diagnostics” on page 65
• “The Next Step” on page 66
Time Estimate for This Chapter: Approximately 1 hour to read about
the cold-install and update paths, as well as security, 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 125.