Patch Management User Guide for HP-UX 11.x Systems

NOTE: Standard HP-UX patch bundles are cumulative, which means that you can install the
latest version of the bundle to get all the previous changes.
The standard HP-UX patch bundles (QPK, FEATURE11i, and HWE) might have overlapping
content. This does not affect your patching.
For the HP-UX 11i releases, Table 5-2 (page 53) shows when to use the bundles and also shows
the release information.
Table 5-2 Standard HP-UX patch bundle use and release dates
Update ScheduleWhen to UseDescriptionPatch Bundle
HP-UX 11i v1, v2, and v3:
As needed
For HP-UX 11i v1 (B.11.11),
HP-UX 11i v2 (B.11.23), and
Quality Pack (QPK) • To configure a new
system.
HP-UX 11i v3 (B.11.31) the
The v2 QPK bundle will
have a final update
December 2010.
• To obtain defect fixes.
QPK is delivered as two
bundles:
• Use as available for
proactive patching.
• Base Quality Pack patch
bundle has the same
purpose as the
single-bundle QPK.
• Applications Quality
Pack patch bundle has
all stable, defect-fix
patches for the OE
applications.
HP-UX 11i v1, v2, and v3:
As needed
HWE provides the minimal
set of patches for
Hardware Enablement
(HWE)
• To get a new system.
• To add new hardware to
the system.
supporting new and legacy
hardware using HP-UX.
HP-UX 11i v1 and v2: As
needed
Installed automatically with
the appropriate core
software.
The HP-UX 11i v1 Required
Patch Bundle consists of
patches for HP-UX 11i v1,
Required Patch Bundle
(BUNDLE11i)
HP-UX 11i v3: N/A
which are required to install
and update the operating
system.
HP-UX 11i v2 and v3: As
needed.
To enable the use of new
HP-UX features or
enhancements.
FEATURE11i provides the
minimal set of patches for
supporting new HP-UX
Feature Enablement Patch
Bundle (FEATURE11i)
software features and
enhancements.
Obtaining standard HP-UX patch bundles
The following options are available for obtaining patch bundles:
• Option 1: HP-UX Software Assistant
The SWA Tool is the preferred option for obtaining standard HP-UX patch bundles. See
Chapter 8: “Using HP-UX Software Assistant for patch management” (page 85) for more
information.
• Option 2: ITRC
You can obtain the standard HP-UX patch bundles from the ITRC. Access requires you have
an ITRC login. Follow the online instructions to register with the ITRC, or see Chapter 6:
“Using the IT Resource Center” (page 55) for more information.
• Option 3: Software Depot
You can access the HP Software Depot home website directly at http://www.hp.com/go/
softwaredepot.See Chapter 7: “Using software depots for patch management” (page 64).
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