Reviewing the Update Process

This section describes updating to HP-UX 11i v3 using update-ux to selectively overwrite the operating system and application software from a media or network source depot.

Figure 6-1 shows the overall update process. You can update your system using one of the following methods:

From a network depot — Use Software Distributor commands to create depots containing OS, OE, and other software bundles, then update from the depot using the update-ux terminal user interface or command line interface. For help with this method, refer to the swcopy(1M) manpage, the Software Distributor Administration Guide, and the Ignite-UX Administration Guide.
From DVD media — Use either the update-ux terminal user interface described in “Updating to HP-UX 11i v3 Using the Terminal User Interface” or the update-ux command line interface described in “Updating to HP-UX 11i v3 Using the Command Line Interface”.




	IMPORTANT: You must install the latest version of Update-UX prior to updating your system. The latest version of Update-UX allows you to use the preview (-p) option, which is new for HP-UX 11i v3. Failure to install the latest version of Update-UX may cause the update to fail. For instructions, see “Task 2: Install the Latest Update-UX Bundle”.




	NOTE: If your system is on HP Mission Critical Support, discuss the proper method of installing the OE with your HP Customer Engineer.

Figure 6-1 Updating to HP-UX 11i v3

Reviewing the Update Process

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