System Startup, Configuration, and Shutdown Reference Manual (32650-90907)

Chapter 3

System Startup Functions

Installing the Operating System

ISL> INSTALL START GROUP=CONFIG LOGON=OPERATOR.&

SYS MULTI-DISC MULTI-USER SYSSTART

The INSTALL process with its default options instructs the system to perform the following tasks if an

autoboot file exists, the autoboot file is enabled, and the START option is specified:

• Install the operating system, and autoboot the system from disk after the installation is completed.

• Use the configuration group, CONFIG.SYS.

• 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.

Installing the Operating System: a Preview

Booting the system to MPE/iX by using the INSTALL utility may involve preliminary steps if your system has

previously been in use. When installing a system for the first time, you do not need to be concerned with these

preliminary steps discussed below.

Some of the preliminary steps include the following:

1. Backing up system data.

2. Removing users and jobs from the system.

3. Storing to tape any system files that you wish to maintain.

Once you are ready to begin the installation proper, the following are required steps of the process:

1. Installing from the system load tape.

2. Restoring the FOS tape.

3. Restoring the SUBSYS tape.

4. Creating a customized system load tape.

5. Updating with the customized system load tape.

6. Restoring user files, if any.

7. Starting system for normal operation.

NOTE Each customer installation 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