Integrity VM 4.0 with 11iv2 older OE

[Olivier Masse]

Hi

I'd like to upgrade to Integrity VM 4.0, mostly to benefit from it's built-in MPIO. However, my whole environment is currently at 11iv2. When I install servers, I use a golden image which is presently based on 11iv2 March 2006, then apply the latest hardware enablement and quality packs.

I intend to keep it that way until I upgrade to 11iv3, I don't want to mix different releases to ensure consistency throughout my 50+ servers.

My problem is that Integrity VM 4.0 officially supports only 11iv2 Sept 2006 or more, but I'm at March 2006.

My question: Since I'm up to date with the quality packs, does a March 2006 OE work with Integrity VM 4.0?

Thanks

[Torsten.]

The version 4 manual says regarding guests:

You can install following versions of HP-UX on a virtual machine:
â ¢ HP-UX 11i v2 May 2005 or later
â ¢ HP-UX 11i v3

[Torsten.]

see chapter

4.1 Installing the HP-UX Guest Operating System

[Olivier Masse]

Torsten, indeed you're right on this one, but look at this:
http://docs.hp.com/en/T2767-90141/ch01s02.html

Guests can run any of the following operating systems:
HP-UX 11i v2 (0609 or later)
HP-UX 11i v3 â 0703, 0709, 0803, and 0809

There's a discrepancy. I wouldn't be surprised if the manual section you quoted has not been updated.

I Guess I'll have to open a call to get this clarified.

[Olivier Masse]

Just thought I'd post that I've been running for a while now with a slightly older OE, updated with the latest patches. I also have full AVIO. It might not be 100% supported but it works well.

[Olivier Masse]

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