Install hpux 1st time

[jhingoor]

Hi guys,
i have to install hp-ux for the first time..on probably rp8420 server...can u please post the requisites needed for it....
1]hostname
2]ip
3]patches
how much time it would take to install mission critical o.s. on it.....with the min recommended patches...???

Thanks in advance.....

[Peter Godron]

Hi,
for HPUX 11 V2 have a look at :
http://docs.hp.com/en/oshpux11iv2mcoe.html or for other versions:
http://docs.hp.com/

The installations are pretty straightforward, enter CD/DVD and answer the prompts as you go along. Most of the network config, can also be done after the initial build. Depending on whether you can afford to sit at the terminal, answering questions straight away I would estimate 1-2 days total build and patch time.

[jhingoor]

Hi,
Thanks for ur prompt response...
Actually i am planning to install hp-ux 11i v1 on rp8420 server...
Can i directly connect the server to my laptop through serial console cable or there is any confign needed to enable it....


Thanks again.....

[Peter Godron]

hi,
all in the guide:
http://docs.hp.com/en/5187-2725/ch04s03.html

Please also read (more general note):
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/helptips.do?#28

[jhingoor]

Hi peter,
I am actually lokking for bit more straightforward & simple..

anyway thanks for that link.....

[Jaime Bolanos Rojas.]

jhingoor!

Hi, well even thought it might look difficult or strange to install hp-ux on a machine like that, is not, very very easy, installing linux in a graphical interface is more difficult.

Basically, you go to your machine, insert your dvd, and boot from it, you might need to specify size of root, and swap and those things... this document is like 24 pages, from which you only have to read like 13 to do a very profesional install:

http://www.docs.hp.com/en/B5532-90001/B5532-90001.pdf

Regards,

Jaime.

[Peter Godron]

Ok,
how about a flowchart:
http://docs.hp.com/en/5991-2805/ch05s02.html

In order to know what the install is doing I would advise to at least read the overview in the Installation Doucument for 11.11 :
http://docs.hp.com/en/5991-2805/index.html
and the Read before Installing booklet in:
http://docs.hp.com/en/oshpux11i.html#Installing%20and%20Updating

I have always done my installs on the console, so can't really help that much with laptop setup. Have you actually tried it?

[jhingoor]

Hi guys,
How do i get connected to that server rp8420 for first time ...???.
should i use a laptop or a vt100 terminal....?????

[Jaime Bolanos Rojas. · Accepted solution]

Jhingoor,

This thread will answer your questions, I personally like the keyboard and monitor - old fashion style- :-)

http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/bizsupport/questionanswer.do?threadId=975771

Regards,

Jaime.

[jhingoor]

Hi jaimes,
Thanks very much...it answered all my queries........thankk you again.

[Steven E. Protter]

Shalom,

Please take the time to assign these nice people points.

They helped.

Minimal:
1)Quarterly update
2)Security patches recommened by security_patch_check
3)Patches recommened by patch assessment (itrc.hp.com)
4)Patches required by application.

To estimate how it takes to build a mission critical system, one would need to know what the mission of the system would be. Oracle server? What?

I'd allocate a couple of weeks, because you are a beginner.

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