HP-UX 11i Version 2 Installation and Update Guide, May 2005

Preparing to Install or Update to HP-UX 11i v2
Cold-Install Tasks
Chapter 472
Cold-Install Tasks
Prior to cold-installing HP-UX 11i v2, perform these tasks:
• Select an HP-UX Console (Itanium-based systems only), if
appropriate.
• Back up any configuration files you want to reinstall.
• Back up your system using any supported HP-UX backup software.
• If you intend to cold-install HP-UX 11i v2 on more than one system,
update your Ignite-UX server.
• Locate source media and codewords.