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

Chapter 1
Introduction
HP Patch/iX
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HP Patch/iX
HP Patch/iX is a tool for managing your patches. Use it to apply the following to your system:
• Reactive patches
• PowerPatches
• Express Add-on SUBSYS products with PowerPatches
The HP Patch/iX tool allows you to:
• Qualify all patches in a set of patches, including Reactive patches. This reduces the chance of a patch
removing a previously installed patch.
• Install Reactive and PowerPatch patches simultaneously.
• Selectively apply patches from a PowerPatch.
• Create the patch installation tape while users are still on the system.
HP Patch/iX is a screen-based, menu-driven tool. Use arrow keys and functions keys to select and perform
activities. Refer to Appendix F, “HP Patch/iX Reference,” for procedures on using menus and the screen-based
tool.