HP e3000 MPE/iX System Software Maintenance Manual (Release C.75.00) (30216-90344)

Chapter 3
Planning for Your Task
3.1 Verifying Required Materials
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Tool Options
These are the tools are used to patch, add-on, update, or install your system:
AUTOINST used to create a CSLT when the SLT, FOS, SUBSYS and POWERPATCH are delivered on
tape media.
HPINSTAL used to create a CSLT when the SLT, FOS, and SUBSYS are delivered on CD-ROM media.
The CSLT created can be applied to either local or remote systems.
HP Patch/iX used to manage patch and add-on tasks. The recommended tool. This includes creating a
CSLT or STORE tape. Applies STORE tape modifications to the operating system.
HP Stage/iX used to manage patching tasks, applying the patches through stage areas on disk to either
local or remote systems.
UPDATE used to apply CSLT modifications to the operating system.
Media Requirements
When you apply a modification to the system software, you need specific media to prepare for and apply the
modification. The media requirements are:
For all tasks creating an SLT, CSLT, or STORE tape, you need one DAT tape.
For all CD-ROM tasks, the master keyword is included on your keyword certificate. Check the keyword
certificate to ensure that:
The list of products is what you expected.
Check that the HPSUSAN number is correct by issuing the command:
Update OS, apply patches, and
Add-on Purchased SUBSYS
Products
Tape or
CD
Tape or
CD
If ordered
Tape or CD
Tape
New Install Tape or
CD
Tape or
CD
If ordered
Tape or CD
New Install and apply Patches Tape or
CD
Tape or
CD
If ordered
Tape or CD
Tape
Re-Install Tape or
CD
Tape or
CD
If ordered
Tape or CD
Re-Install and apply Patches Tape or
CD
Tape or
CD
If ordered
Tape or CD
Tape
a. Optional, not required. Reactive patches can be electronically downloaded. For information, access
Support Line to get a copy of guide and mpeguide. These documents describe how to use the
Support Line interface and how to download patches from the Internet.
Table 3-1 System Software Media Requirements (Continued)
Task
Source Media for Modification Components
Factory
SLT
FOS SUBSYS PowerPatch
Reactive
Patch