HP e3000 MPE/iX Release 7.0 System Software Maintenance Manual (30216-90317)
280 AppendixF
HP Patch/iX Reference
HP Patch/iX Main Menu
HP Patch/iX Main Menu
The HP Patch/iX Main menu displays the following list of available activities:
Select Activities
lists the type of patching options you can apply to your system
using HP Patch/iX.
View Patches
displays lists of patches. There are several filters defined that allow you to
view selected patches.
Qualify Patches
Evaluates the submitted patches for compatibility with your system.
Create [Tap
e
]
creates either a CSLT or a STORE tape of the patches and add-on
products, (if applicable) that you are applying to your system.
Create [Stage] [Tape]
creates a staging area for the patches you are applying to your
system. This item is only available if Stage/iX is initialized.
Exit HP Patch/iX
exits you from HP Patch/iX, if you are in mid-process.
If Stage/iX is initialized, the HP Patch/iX Main menu replaces
Create
[Tape]
with the Stage/iX option
Create [Stage] [Tape]
.
Selecting Activities
The Select Activities menu allows you to select the type of patching activity you are
planning to perform, and prepares the system for the patch management activity you
selected. These are the options:
• Adding a PowerPatch
• Adding a Reactive patch
• Adding (SUBSYS) products
Adding a PowerPatch
Select
Adding a PowerPatch
if you have a PowerPatch tape to apply to your system.
PowerPatch tapes contain a bundle of general release patches for a specific operating
system version. Using HP Patch/iX to apply PowerPatch patches allows you to:
• Accept and apply a default list of patches that Hewlett-Packard determines are
appropriate for your system.
• Add or remove selected patches from the default list of patches and apply these patches
to your system.
Adding Reactive Patches
Select
Adding Reactive Patches
if the Hewlett-Packard Response Center has
transmitted to you case specific patches. These patches may have been ordered in response
to a problem, or may be installed to avoid a problem that you or the Response Center have
determined has the potential of being experienced in the future.