System Startup, Configuration, and Shutdown Reference Manual (32650-90892)

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System Startup Functions
Updating the Operating System
• attempt to log on in the user account OPERATOR.SYS (if there is no OPERATOR.SYS
user, you will see the MPE prompt)
• bring up all volumes present on the system.
• allow access to all mounted volumes by all users
• execute the commands in the system startup file, SYSSTART.PUB.SYS, if it is present
Restarting of jobs is not permitted after either an UPDATE or an INSTALL, because no jobs
exist after an UPDATE or an INSTALL.
Updating the Operating System: a Preview
NOTE Each customer installation or update is somewhat different. Examine the
processes described for areas you may need to customize to fit your system.
The following Hewlett-Packard publications will prove useful for updating
your system:
• HP e3000 MPE/iX System Software Maintenance Manual
• MPE/iX Commands Reference Manual
• Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers, and Other Serial Devices
• HP e3000/iX Network Planning and Configuration Guide
Booting the system to MPE/iX using the UPDATE utility may involve preliminary steps
depending upon the particulars of your system and its usage.
Some of the preliminary steps are listed below:
1. backing up system data
2. limiting system use
3. deactivating network services
4. renaming any system files you wish to maintain
5. reserving adequate disk space
Once you are ready to begin the operating system update, the following are required
steps of the process:
6. updating from the system load tape
7. restoring the FOS tape
8. restoring the SUBSYS tape
9. creating a customized system load tape
10.updating with the customized system load tape
11.returning to normal operation