HP e3000 MPE/iX Release 7.0 System Software Maintenance Manual (30216-90317)

Appendix G 295
HP Stage/iX Reference
Using HP Stage/iX
Using HP Stage/iX
This section describes typical HP Stage/iX processes and definitions.
• Installing and Initializing HP Stage/iX
• Staging Area Handling
• Using STAGEISL
• Uninstalling HP Stage/iX
• Using HP Stage/iX Help
Installing and Initializing HP Stage/iX
HP Stage/iX is automatically installed as part of your Fundamental Operating System
(FOS) when you update to the latest version of MPE/iX. It is used in conjunction with HP
Patch/iX. Refer to Appendix F, “HP Patch/iX Reference,” for information about HP
Patch/iX. HP Stage/iX only needs to be initialized once, then when you run HP Patch/iX,
HP Stage/iX capabilities are included.
To use HP Stage/iX:
1. Update or install your system software to the latest version of MPE/iX.
Refer to Chapter 2 , “Task Checklists,” and follow the directions in this manual for
updating and/or installing your system software.
2. Install HP Patch/iX.
This step is required to manage your qualified patches and to use HP Stage/iX.
Follow the directions in this manual for applying staged patches on your system
software. Installing HP Patch/iX is included as part of the manage patches by staging
area task.
3. Initialize HP Stage/iX.
Refer to section 4.4, “Initializing HP Stage/iX,” for instructions.
Staging Area Handling
This section provides a sample sequence of events for performing selected HP Stage/iX
functions through the HP Stage/iX command line.
1. Obtain the patches either by electronically downloading them or by requesting patch
tapes from the Response Center.
2. If necessary, install and initialize HP Stage/iX. Refer to the previous subsection.
3. Qualify patches.
Refer to Chapter 4 , “Preparing Your System,” for directions on using HP Patch/iX to
qualify patches.
4. Create, fill, and validate a staging area.