How can I upgrade to Tru64 UNIX 5.1b

[Kim_9]

Hi,
I use osf1 4.0d.
I need to upgrade latest version of Tru64 UNIX 5.1B.

How can I do?
Let me know if you have any help.

[Ralf Puchner]

You can update from 4.0d to newer versions in different steps or install 5.1B out of the box, which is quite faster.

Another benefit is to get new device naming and not mixed mode (rz0 and /disk/dsk0). V5 versions need also more diskspace within / and /usr - maybe a problem if older versions exists.

Please check first if your hardware fullfill the requirements. Older hardware is retired from the support list of V5 (e.g. network adapters, graphic adapters and scsi controllers).

[Ralf Puchner]

PS: If you create a sys_check prior to a new installation you have the right parameters and settings for the new setup.

[Joris Denayer]

Kim,

If you really, really, really want to do the upgrades.
Here are 2 possible upgradepaths.

4.0D --> 4.0F --> 5.0A --> 5.1A --> 5.1B
4.0D --> 4.0E --> 4.0G --> 5.1 --> 5.1B

So, you have 4 upgrade operations to perform

Don't forget the FW-updates.
Check the "Release Notes" for "supported" and "not longer supported" Hardware.

Enjoy (Good Luck)

Joris

[Dave Bechtold]

Hi Kim,


I would not advise upgrading from V4.0d through V4.0F and V5.0A - it can be problematic.

The recommended upgrade path, with fewest updates is...

V4.0D -> V4.0G -> V5.1 -> V5.1B

Probably the more logical approach would be to do a fresh install of V5.1B and get your /, /usr, and /var sized properly etc....

Good luck,
Dave Bechtold

[Joris Denayer]

Hi Dave,

Only 4.0E/4.0F --> 4.0G is supported.

4.0D --> 4.0G is not mentioned in the 4.0G release notes.
It might work, but I never tried it out.

Joris

[Michael Schulte zur Sur]

Hi Dave,
usually update allows only for two releases.

The route with 5.0A has a special pitfall.
You would have to install a single patch
for cdrom, otherwise the dates for files
read from cdrom for the next update may be from 1970.
So many updates.. :-(
It would be beneficial to start afresh with 5.1B. As I was told, some features for 5.1B aren??t used, when you use update.
Also you get a new advfs file system.

So, think about it.

Michael

[Ralf Puchner]

Re -1:
Patch is not necessary, a simple "touch" to all directories fixes the problem.

But as mentioned within my first reply it is easier and faster to create a sys_check, update firmware and install 5.1B from scratch.