HP-PATCHES

[ramesh_4]

what are all the steps do i have to follow to install a patch? How can i find which patches needs to be loaded in to my server?

[Alex Glennie · Accepted solution]

get the patch
copy to your system (server)
unshar it .... sh PH??_#####
it will create 2 files : the patch.depot + a patch.text file.

If you read the patch.text it includes both special handling instructions (if any) + the EXACT syntax to install the patch swinstall -x autoreboot= .......

As to which patches to install : ??? depends on H/W and S/W you are using : recommendation : install latest appropriate patch bundles available off the main itrc/s/w support links

[Printaporn_1]

#swinstall

point source depot path to /path/patchname.depot

if you don't have some known problem , then just general release patch from support plus CD is fine.

[melvyn burnard]

Every patch has an associated .text file with it containing the "how to install" instructions. Read these.
Also be aware some patches have Special Instructions at the end of the text file, READ THESE CAREFULLY.
Finally, you may want to go and look around the manuals at http://www.docs.hp.com as there is a lot you can read up on there.

[Pedro Sousa]

To install a patch you should follow this steps:
- copy the patch to your system (to /tmp for example)
- sh /tmp/PHxx_xxxxx (it will create two files: PHxx_xxxxx.depot and PHxx_xxxxx.txt)
- swinstall -s /tmp/PHxx_xxxxx.depot (this will start swinstall with the patch being the source pre-selected.

To install General Releases from Support CDs:
- mount /dev/dsk/cxtxdx
- swinstall -s
- on Swinstall you should select 'Match what target has'
- Then select 'Install'

good luck.

[Tom Gore]

We use Custom Patch Manager (CPM) on HP's web site to help identify which patches we need to apply. Basically, you run a job to collect information about your system and send it to HP (via ftp). CPM will then analyze "your system" and report what patches you need to apply. I have created a procedure worksheet that I use to apply the patches. I have included my worksheet. Since you have probably never used CPM before, you should start with Step #3 to collect your system stats and send them to HP. We use a product called Reflections X which has a --real-- nice ftp client. It makes sending and receiving ftp a breeze. Hope this helps you out.