Thinking of upgrading to 11.0 ?

[Jason Brooks]

I was thing of getting HP-UX 11.0, I see that it is 64 bit, do you have to have certin hardware or will my HP C-180 work? I seen it on ebay go for real cheap, but it says *no codewords* I assume that the software is locked, if I purchase that is there a way I can get the Codewords through HP still? I am a newbie if you can't already tell, so please dont yell at me,,,,,to bad. Thanks alot, Jason

[Denver Osborn]

The Installing and Update Guide for 11.0 is here:

http://www.docs.hp.com/hpux/onlinedocs/5971-0642/5971-0642.html

It shows the system requirements. The C180 will run 11.0 @ 32 or 64bit.

If there's software you want to purchase for it, I'm sure you could obtain the codewords. Depending on the saftware you need, you can search http://www.software.hp.com and purchase from a reseller.

For software you've already purchased, you can obtain a codeword from HP Licensing. Go to http://licensing.hp.com for additional info.

I was a newbie at one time too. The best way around that is to ask questions.

hope this helps
-denver

[Jason Brooks]

Thanks for the fast reply! I went to the links you gave me, here is were the rookie is going to come out in me. "What is System Handle?" It says you need this to recieve codewords? Thanks again for a fast reply!!

Jason
jrb22250@hotmail.com

[Patrick Wallek]

You will only have a "System Handle" if you have purchased a support contract software, or hardware, or both, for the machine.

What does a support contract cost? That depends on several factors: 1) The model of the machine (a workstation will be MUCH cheaper than a server -- usually), 2) The level (responsiveness) of support (8a-8p M-F, 24x7, same day response, next day response, within 3 days, etc.), 3) Whether or not you get software only or hardware and software (can you get hardware without software?) (hardware support can add significantly to the price, since if something breaks HP fixes it at their cost), 4) distance from an HP office (for hardware the techs have to travel)

I would recommend, if you can afford it, a software contract at a minimum. Hardware is nice, but you could probably buy another workstation from E-bay cheaper than hardware support (sorry HP). The software support entitles you to all upgrades of the OS, periodic patch releases, access to HP response center in case of problems, access to more areas of the ITRC that are support contract based and other benefits.

How do you get a support contract? I would call the HP response center at 800-633-3600, get connected to a real person and see if they can steer you in the right direction.

[Denver Osborn]

Maybe http://licensing.hp.com was a bad link to start you off with. The HP Licensing site will only be usefull if you have a support agreement with hp -=or=- have purchased the software already.

http://software.hp.com or sales would probably be a good place to go. To get a better idea, what exactly is it that you'll need and be using the box for?

-denver

[Paula J Frazer-Campbell]

Hi Jason

If you go for 11.00 then do a fresh install not an upgrade, there are many threads on the forum on this subject and the strong concensus is to go the fresh instal path.

HTH

Paula