Use Ignite-UX for unattended Integrity load?

[Todd Derby]

Hello,
I am wondering if I can use Ignite as part of an unattended HP-UX install on Integrity servers.
I currently build Win 2k3 on Proliant servers by booting from a USB stick (2GB) which carries all the Windows binaries and the scripts to do the install. The tech only has to answer a few questions, and then the OS is installed fully automated.
Can I use Ignite to do the same for HP-UX on Integrity?
Thanks!

[Scot Bean]

Yes, Ignite can do that kind of install.

Start with some reading in the Ignite Admin Guide here:
http://www.docs.hp.com/en/5992-5309/ch13.html

[Tim Nelson]

Definitely.

Once booted from the Ignite server you will have some choices. Install from media, install from copy of media on Ignite server or install of archive ( can be used for cloning ).

You may have to answer a couple of config questions as the default is interactive installation. Should be able to auto install by modifying the Ignite configs (have not done this one myself). I use a type of pre-configured golden images to deploy my new environments ).

Start reading the Ignite User Guide and come back with questions if you have any.

T.

[Jamie A Dennis]

I've actually done what Tim suggested, using saved config files to preload my OS using a golden image with filesystem customization, swap space preconfigured, DNS preconfigured, and some scripting. Pretty slick once you figure out where Ignite expects things to be and configure appropriately.