HP-UX 11i v3 Installation and Update Guide, March 2011 (Edition 9.2)

5 Cold-installing HP-UX 11i v3 from local media
This chapter describes cold-installing HP-UX 11i v3 from local OE media.
Chapter checklist
□ “Preparing to cold-install” (page 32)
“Completing the preliminary tasks” (page 32)□
□ “Reviewing the cold-install process” (page 32)
□ “Installing the latest Ignite-UX” (page 33)
□ “Backing up your configuration files” (page 33)
□ “Collecting information about your system” (page 33)
“Miscellaneous data collection table” (page 34)□
□ “Network data collection table” (page 35)
□ “Creating a network depot (optional)” (page 35)
□ “Proceeding with the installation” (page 35)
“Booting from the Operating Environment media” (page 35)□
□ “Booting Your Itanium-based system” (page 36)
□ “Booting your PA-RISC system” (page 36)
□ “Customizing your installation” (page 37)
□ “Configuring your installation” (page 38)
□ “Finishing your installation” (page 40)
□ “Completing the cold-install process” (page 41)
□ “Retrieving configuration files after cold-installing” (page 41)
□ “Creating a new root home directory” (page 41)
□ “Recovering customized and personal files” (page 41)
□ “Restoring /home” (page 42)
□ “Restoring other files” (page 42)
NOTE: If you have ordered a new system with the Instant Ignition option (also known as factory
integrated), the cold-installation process described here has already been performed. You may
skip this chapter.
If your system is on HP Mission Critical Support, discuss the proper installation method with your
HP Account Support Manager or Remote Support Account Advocate before preceding.
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