Upgarde the UNIX version

[peterchu]

I use HP UNIX 11 now , as I know , the latest version is 11iv2 , ( correct me if i am wrong ) , I hv read the feature of this version , it is 15% performance improved and more secure , if it is truth , I want to upgarde it by myself , but i am too familiar with the OS upgarde , could suggest the procedure and advise what should I need to concern when upgarde ? thx.

[Pete Randall · Accepted solution]

In a nutshell:

http://docs.hp.com/en/5990-8144/index.html


Pete

[harry d brown jr]

get the install media.
DO TWO full make_recovery's.
run print_manifest and print it.
Do two application/data backups.
install 11iv2 (11.23) from scratch.
rebuild personality (set IP addr, hostname, ...)
install applications & restore data.

If you don't understand this, I would suggest you hire a consultant to assist you!

live free or die
harry d brown jr

[Jeff Schussele]

Hi,

Beyond the great advice you've already received, I'd also highly recommend that you upgrade the system firmware level on that server to it's most current available.
The file & method required will depend on just what type system you have.
But you really should do this *prior* to the OS upgrade.

My 2 cents,
Jeff

[peterchu]

thx replies , i have questions , as the previous reply , the procedure is backup the db --> upgrade OS -- > restore the db , so do I need to re-install all the applications ? all the data will be erased in the upgarde process ?
besides , I also want to ask what is ugrade "system firmware level" , do you mean upgrade the driver for hardware ? thx