HP e3000 MPE/iX Release 6.5 System Software Maintenance Manual (30216-90325)

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Introduction

HP Patch/iX

HP Patch/iX is a tool for managing your patches. Use it to apply the following to your

system:

• Reactive patches

• PowerPatches

• Express Add-on SUBSYS products with PowerPatches

The HP Patch/iX tool allows you to:

• Qualify all patches in a set of patches, including Reactive patches. This reduces the

chance of a patch removing a previously installed patch.

• Install Reactive and PowerPatch patches simultaneously.

• Selectively apply patches from a PowerPatch.

• Create the patch installation tape while users are still on the system.

HP Patch/iX is a screen-based, menu-driven tool. Use arrow keys and functions keys to

select and perform activities. Refer to Appendix F, “HP Patch/iX Reference,” for

procedures on using menus and the screen-based tool.