HP-UX 11i v3 March 2013 Release Notes

2 Introduction to HP-UX 11i version 3
HP-UX 11i v3 is an enterprise release delivering the highest level of integrated virtualization and
automation. HP-UX 11i v3 dynamically reduces complexity and cuts deployment times to maximize
return on investment.
An overview of the HP-UX 11i v3 Operating Environments can be found in this Release Notes
document at “HP-UX 11i v3 Operating Environments” (page 7).
Abundant information about the HP-UX 11i v3 release is available. See “Support and other
resources” (page 131).
HP-UX 11i release names and release identifiers
Table 3 HP-UX 11i Releases
Supported Processor ArchitectureRelease Identifier
1
Release Name
PA-RISCB.11.11HP-UX 11i v1
Intel® Itanium®
B.11.20HP-UX 11i v1.5
Intel® Itanium®
B.11.22HP-UX 11i v1.6
Intel® Itanium®
B.11.23HP-UX 11i v2
PA-RISC
2
Intel® Itanium®
B.11.31HP-UX 11i v3
PA-RISC
1
The uname(1) command with the -r option returns the release identifier.
2
PA-RISC is supported on HP-UX 11i v2 starting with the September 2004 release.
To determine the update release date and the Operating Environment, enter the following:
# swlist | grep HPUX11i
The resulting output lists the current release identifier, update release date, and Operating
Environment. For example:
HPUX11i-BOE B.11.31.1303 HP-UX Base Operating Environment
The above revision string signifies the following:
B.11.31 = HP-UX 11i v3
1303 = March 2013 Operating Environments Update Release (OEUR)
HP-UX 11i v3 Operating Environments
HP-UX 11i v3 Operating Environments (OEs) are tested and integrated application bundles designed
to work with the operating system and provide the functionality needed for your system’s purpose.
The OEs allow you to purchase, install, and maintain a package of up to 160 or more software
components as one. This built-in integration means you reduce risks, time and costs through faster
deployment and simpler lifecycle management. For more detailed information on the HP-UX 11i
v3 Operating Environments, see http://www.hp.com/go/hpux11iv3.
For lists of software bundled in each of the following OEs, see the HP-UX 11i v3 Installation and
Update Guide at http://www.hp.com/go/hpux-core-docs-11iv3. Be sure to choose the document
applicable to the date of your release.
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