HP-UX 11i v2 Installation and Update Guide, June 2007

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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 46
• “Supported Update Paths to HP-UX 11i v2” on page 47
• “Deciding Which Method to Use” on page 51
• “Security Considerations” on page 56
• “Online Diagnostics” on page 66
• “Offline Diagnostics” on page 68
• “The Next Step” on page 69
Time Estimate for This Chapter: Approximately 1 hour to read about
the cold-install and update paths, as well as security, and to choose an
installation 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 129.