HP-UX 11i v3 Installation and Update Guide, September 2008 (Update 3 Release)

7 Installing HP Applications and Patches
This chapter describes how to install HP applications from the Application Software
DVD, and provides references for patching and patch management. Before you begin,
make sure you have already completed installing or updating HP-UX.
What You Will Find in This Chapter
• “Installing HP-UX Applications ” (page 99)
— “Tips for Installing or Updating HP Applications” (page 99)
— “Installing HP-UX Applications from the DVD” (page 100)
• “HP-UX Patching and Patch Management” (page 101)
— “Standard HP-UX Patch Bundles” (page 101)
— “Individual HP-UX Patches” (page 102)
— “HP-UX Software Assistant” (page 102)
• “Reduce Downtime Using Dynamic Root Disk” (page 103)
• “The Next Step” (page 103)
Time Estimate for This Chapter: Approximately 1 to 2 hours per patch (unless you
download and install multiple patches in a single session) and 1 to 2 hours per
application.
Installing HP-UX Applications
Your HP-UX 11i v3 media kit contains the HP-UX Application Software DVD. The
Application Software DVD has optional development tools and system management
software that you can choose to install new or update the existing software on your
system.
Tips for Installing or Updating HP Applications
Here are some tips for installing or updating HP applications:
• The HP-UX Application Software DVD has an ASCII file called
TABLE_OF_CONTENTS that lists all software products delivered with the
Application Software DVD. You can view this ASCII file with vi, emacs, or any
other text editor.
You can also find the complete list of applications included in the HP-UX 11i v3
release on the HP Software Releases & Media site:
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