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

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Install Installing the operating system. The install variations are: new install and
re-install.
This process DESTROYS all existing files.
INSTALL An ISL utility that replaces all files on the system disk with files from the boot
tape, typically an SLT.
L
LDEV Logical Device. Value that points to a hardware device address. LDEV 1 is the hard
disk on which the system software is located. A typical value for LDEV 1 is 1.
M
Media There are three media options for performing operating system modification tasks:
tape, CD-ROM, and disk drive. Reactive patches ship on tape or are electronically
downloaded directly to your disk drive. PowerPatches are always shipped on tape. The
SLT, FOS, and SUBSYS ship on tape or CD-ROM. CSLTs are always on tape. Staging
Areas are on your disk drive.
N
Natural Location Where a file officially resides, for example, NL.PUB.SYS. Also called the
Base location.
New Install Installing the operating system (OS) on new hardware that did not have the
OS installed at the factory. This process DESTROYS all existing files. Do not perform this
task on an existing system.
P
Patch Adding to and modifying existing files to enhance system software functions.
Patches are shipped from the Response Center or in bundled packages called Expresses or
PowerPatch tapes or they are downloaded from HPSL
Patch Only Task that may include applying either or both PowerPatch patches and
Reactive patches.
Patch Qualification The process the patch tools go through to determine whether or not
a particular patch should be installed on a system.
PowerPatch A bundled set of patches for a specific version of the operating system. By
applying PowerPatch to your system proactively, you can avoid experiencing known
problems and increase your system's reliability. PowerPatches are shipped on tape media.
Process The collection of steps required to perform the installation, update, add-on, and
patch activities
• The Process is divided into Tasks.