machine replication / rdist

[Asdrubal Pichardo_1]

Hello,
I have two identical machines (same model, same hardware, HP-UX 11). These machines are going to perform exactly the same function, thus I need the exact software configuration, users, etc. on both machines. I already configured one machine, and need now to install/configure the second (exactly as the first one). Is there a safe way of replicating or transferring everything (software, system configuration, etc) from the first machine to the second? I want to avoid going again through the whole installation/configuration lengthy process. I'm aware of tools like rdist, but I'm not sure if this would be safe to copy or replicate system directories (i.e. /etc, /usr, /var). The only difference between the machines would be the hostname and the IP address (obviously!).
Thanks in advance for any suggestion!

[Alan Riggs]

The tool you want is IgniteUX. This is free and available on the application disks.

Install the product on your built system. (If not already there).
Create a golden image of the system.
Modify networking information as desired.
Either boot the new system from the Ignite image over the network or create a bootable tape with your golden image.
Done.

[melvyn burnard]

Get Ignite/UX from your application cd's or via http://www.software.hp.com
Use the facilities supplied to make an image and Ignite the 2nd system from teh tape you create.
It comes with man pages by the way.

[James R. Ferguson]

Hi:

I agree with Alan & Melvyn. Ignite is the choice. It does not require a reboot to install it. You can download it quickly and start exploring immediately.

Do a search within this formum for "Ignite" and you will be well rewarded with many peoples experiences and expertise.

...JRF...

[James R. Ferguson]

Hi (again):

Here's the primary link for documentation & downloads (since it's best to get the latest and greatest version):

http://www.software.hp.com/products/IUX/index.html

...JRF...

[Miguel Angel Ortega]

When you get Ignite/UX take a look
to the make_recovery command.
Is specially useful to do what you
want.