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Ignite-UX Administration Guidefor HP-UX 11i

HP Part Number: 5992-4731

Published: Edition 31, September 2008


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Table of Contents

About This Document ..................................................................................................................15Intended Audience.............................................................................................................16Publishing History...................................................................................................... ........16HP-UX 11i Release Names and Release Identifiers............................................................17Typographic Conventions..................................................................................................18Related Documents.............................................................................................................19Related Websites.................................................................................................................19HP Encourages Your Comments........................................................................................20

1 Introducing Ignite-UX................................................................................................................. 211.1 Ignite-UX Features........................................................................................................221.2 How Ignite Works.........................................................................................................24

1.2.1 The Ignite-UX Install Environment.......................................................................241.2.2 Boot Sources..........................................................................................................251.2.3 Installation Versus Recovery.................................................................................25

1.2.4 Phases of Operation..............................................................................................251.2.4.1 Startup................................................................................................... ........251.2.4.2 Phase 1...........................................................................................................261.2.4.3 Phase 2...........................................................................................................271.2.4.4 Phase 3...........................................................................................................28

1.3 Ignite Clients and Servers.............................................................................................281.3.1 Boot and Install Client from Media.......................................................................29

1.3.2 Simple Network....................................................................................................291.3.3 Alternate Boot with Network Server Installation.................................................291.3.4 Complex Network Solutions.................................................................................30

1.4 Getting the Ignite-UX Software ....................................................................................301.5 Ignite-UX Commands...................................................................................................321.6 Introduction to the Ignite-UX Graphical User Interface...............................................33

2 Making Configuration Decisions for Ignite Servers.......................................................................392.1 Ignite-UX Server Requirements....................................................................................402.2 Supported Peripherals ..................................................................................................42

2.2.1 Disks and Other I/O..............................................................................................422.2.2 Firmware....................................................................................................... ........422.2.3 Disk Arrays...........................................................................................................422.2.4 Client Terminals............................................................................................ ........43

2.3 Network Requirements ................................................................................................442.4 Simple Network Solutions............................................................................................442.5 Using Alternate Boot with Network Server Installation...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... .49

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2.6 Complex Network Solutions.........................................................................................50

3 Creating a Server for Network Booting Registered Clients ............................................................553.1 Configuring the Ignite-UX Server for PA-RISC Clients.......... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..56

3.2 Configuring the Ignite-UX Server for Itanium-Based Clients......................................613.3 Setting Up Software from Depots.................................................................................633.4 More Server Setup Options...........................................................................................65

3.4.1 Configuring Server Options..................................................................................653.4.2 Configuring Session Options................................................................................70

3.5 Advanced Installation Topics........................................................................................713.5.1 Set Up or Update the Software Source..................................................................71

3.5.2 Add Optional Applications ..................................................................................72

4 Creating a Server for Network Booting Anonymous Clients...........................................................754.1 Overview of Anonymous Clients.................................................................................764.2 Configuring a Server to Boot Anonymous PA-RISC Clients.......... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...... .76

4.2.1 Using the Server Setup Wizard.............................................................................764.3 Considerations For Booting Anonymous Itanium-Based Clients........... ..... ...... ...... ....76

4.3.1 Understanding PXE Booting of Itanium-Based Systems...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..764.3.2 HP-UX 11i v2 and 11i v3 Ignite-UX Server and Boot Helper Setup......... ...... ......774.3.3 Isolating Ignite-UX From Noncontrollable DHCP Servers ......... ..... ...... ...... ...... ..804.3.4 Replacing bootpd with instl_bootd.......................................................................81

5 Managing I/O for Installation and Recovery...............................................................................835.1 Introducing Multipathing........................................................................................... ..84

5.2 Agile View Concepts.....................................................................................................845.3 Practical Considerations.............................................................................................. ..88

5.3.1 System Installation Configuration........................................................................885.3.2 Identifying Devices for Other Tasks.....................................................................935.3.3 Important Characteristics of the Agile View........................................................94

5.4 Recovery and the Agile View........................................................................................965.4.1 Legacy DSFs and Device Matching.......................................................................96

5.4.2 Persistent DSFs and Device Matching..................................................................975.5 Controlling the I/O Configuration Process...................................................................985.6 Agile View Questions and Answers...........................................................................100

6 Security................................................................................................................................. 1016.1 Ignite-UX Server Ports.............................................................................................. ...1026.2 Modifying a Bastille-Hardened System to Operate with Ignite-UX....... ...... ...... ...... ..111

6.2.1 Enabling Ignite-UX Server Requirements...........................................................1116.2.2 Enabling Ignite-UX Client Requirements...........................................................113

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7 Booting and Installing HP-UX From the Server Using the Client Console........................................1157.1 Preparing the Client for Installation ...........................................................................1167.2 Making Boot and Installation Decisions When Using the Client Console......... ...... ..117

7.2.1 Booting and Installing From the Server..............................................................117

7.2.2 Sorting Through the Options..............................................................................1187.2.3 Booting Stand Alone Systems.............................................................................120

7.3 Using bootsys on the Client Console..........................................................................1217.4 Booting PA-RISC Clients from the Console ...............................................................1217.5 Booting Itanium-Based Clients using the Network....................................................1237.6 Direct Boot Profiles for Itanium-Based Systems.........................................................127

7.6.1 The dbprofile Command.....................................................................................128

7.6.2 The lanboot Command........................................................................................1297.7 Installing HP-UX From the Client Console.................................................................1317.8 Managing Speed and Duplexing of LAN Interfaces Executing Network Boots........135

7.8.1 Examples.............................................................................................................136

8 Booting and Installing HP-UX on Clients Using the Server............................................................1398.1 Methods of Installing Client Systems..........................................................................140

8.2 Installation Using bootsys...........................................................................................1418.3 Installation Using the Ignite-UX GUI..........................................................................1438.3.1 Prepare the Client for Installation.......................................................................1438.3.2 Starting Ignite-UX...............................................................................................1438.3.3 Adding Clients........................................................................................... .........1448.3.4 Booting a Client...................................................................................................145

8.4 Configuring the Installation........................................................................................1498.4.1 New Installation..................................................................................................150

8.4.1.1 Initializing the Installation..........................................................................1508.4.1.2 The Client Installation Configuration Interface........ ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ......152

8.4.1.2.1 Basic Tab..............................................................................................1538.4.1.2.2 Software Tab .......................................................................................1618.4.1.2.3 System Tab ..........................................................................................1688.4.1.2.4 File System Tab ...................................................................................1778.4.1.2.5 Advanced Tab......................................................................................187

8.4.2 Repeat an Installation..........................................................................................1898.5 Executing the Installation............................................................................................1908.6 Viewing and Printing a Manifest ...............................................................................192

9 Golden Images...................................................................................................................... 1959.1 Installing from Golden Images....................................................................................1969.2 Creating a Golden Image............................................................................................196

9.2.1 A: Installing the HP-UX Operating System .......................................................1979.2.2 B: Installing Critical Patches onto the Operating System........ ...... ...... ...... ...... ...1989.2.3 C: Installing Optional Software...........................................................................198

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9.2.4 D: Customizing the System ..... ...........................................................................1999.2.5 E: Creating the Golden Archive..........................................................................199

9.3 Configuring the Ignite-UX Server to Recognize the Golden Image........ ...... ...... ...... ..2009.4 Enabling the Client................................................................................................... ...203

9.5 Installing the Golden Image on the Client..................................................................204

10 Customizing Your Installation.................................................................................................20710.1 Using Configuration Files.........................................................................................208

10.1.1 Classes of Configuration Files...........................................................................20810.1.2 Combining Configuration Files Using INDEX Entries....... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ..21310.1.3 Example Configuration Files.............................................................................215

10.1.4 Customizations Based on the Client Hardware................................................21810.1.5 Customizations Based on User Selection..........................................................219

10.2 Avoid Archiving Patch Files .....................................................................................22110.3 Debugging Configuration Files.................................................................................22110.4 Using Post-Installation Scripts..................................................................................222

10.4.1 How the Installation Functions.........................................................................22210.4.2 Adding a Post-Installation Script......................................................................224

11 Automating Installations......................................................................................................... 22711.1 Starting a Noninteractive Installation with bootsys......... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ..22811.2 Using a Saved Configuration....................................................................................22911.3 Specifying Defaults in the config.local File...............................................................22911.4 Setting Defaults with instl_adm................................................................................23011.5 Using the Per-Client Configuration File....................................................................230

11.6 Scheduling Installations............................................................................................23211.7 Setting Installation Parameters Dynamically............................................................23411.7.1 Checking Modified Files for Errors...................................................................235

12 Creating Your Own Installation Media....................................................................................23712.1 Why Use Custom Installation Media?.......................................................................23812.2 Building a PA-RISC Installation Tape.......................................................................238

12.2.1 Possible Installation Tape Contents...................................................................23812.2.1.1 Logical Interchange Format......................................................................23912.2.1.2 Archives and Depots.................................................................................240

12.2.2 Creating and Modifying an Archive Configuration File for Tape........ ...... ..... .24012.2.3 Creating and Modifying a Serial Depot and its Configuration File for Tape....24112.2.4 PA-RISC Installation Tape Creation Example...................................................242

12.2.4.1 Assumptions..............................................................................................242

12.2.4.2 Example PA-RISC Installation Tape Creation...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...24212.3 Creating a Boot CD/DVD or an Installation DVD.....................................................24512.3.1 Assumptions................................................................................................... ...245

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12.3.2 File and ISO Image Size Considerations...........................................................24512.3.3 Using the make_media_install and the make_opticaldisc_recovery scripts....245

12.3.3.1 Error messages..........................................................................................24612.3.3.1.1 No DVD available.............................................................................246

12.3.3.1.2 No DVD special files.........................................................................24612.3.3.1.3 Missing -cargument on HP-UX 11i v2 USB DVD drive....... ..... .....246

12.3.4 Boot CD/DVD Creation Examples....................................................................24612.3.4.1 Create HP-UX 11i v3 bootable CD/DVD media for two-step mediarecovery..................................................................................................................24712.3.4.2 Create HP-UX 11i v2 bootable DVD media on USB drive for two-stepmedia recovery.............................................................................................. .........247

12.3.5 Installation DVD Creation Examples................................................................24712.3.5.1 Put an Itanium-based HP-UX 11i v3 golden archive on a DVD........ ...... .24712.3.5.2 Put a PA-RISC HP-UX 11i v2 golden archive on a DVD....... ...... ..... ...... ...24812.3.5.3 Put two HP-UX 11i v2 golden archives, one Itanium-based and onePA-RISC, on a DVD................................................................................................24812.3.5.4 Create a recovery DVD..............................................................................24812.3.5.5 Create an HP-UX 11i v2 Itanium-based recovery DVD using an existingnetwork recovery image.........................................................................................248

13 Recovery Methods................................................................................................................. 25113.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... .........25213.2 System Recovery............................................................................................... .........252

13.2.1 System Recovery Tools......................................................................................25313.2.1.1 Recovery Tool Comparison.......................................................................25313.2.1.2 Considerations When Using Veritas Volume Manager from Symantec....254

13.2.2 Recovery Image Contents..................................................................................25513.2.3 Recovery Image Configuration Policies............................................................25613.2.4 Reconciling Client and Server Ignite-UX Versions for Recovery........... ..... ......25613.2.5 Recovery Image Creation Process.....................................................................257

13.2.5.1 Examining Recovery Image Contents.......................................................26013.2.5.2 Verifying Recovery Image Results............................................................262

13.2.6 Creating and Using Recovery Tapes.................................................................263

13.2.6.1 Recovery Tape Creation Examples............................................................26413.2.6.2 Tape Recovery for PA-RISC Systems.........................................................26513.2.6.3 Tape Recovery for Itanium-Based Systems...............................................266

13.2.7 Creating and Using Network Recovery Images..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...27213.2.7.1 Adding Clients for Recovery ....................................................................27413.2.7.2 Examples of Network Recovery Image Creation...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..27513.2.7.3 Recovering using the Network for PA-RISC Clients........ ...... ...... ..... ...... ..276

13.2.7.4 Recovering using the Network for Itanium-Based Clients.......... ..... ...... ..27713.2.8 Retaining Recovery Images...............................................................................27913.2.9 Making Recovery Configuration File Additions...............................................280

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13.2.9.1 Using the recovery config.localfile...................................................28013.2.9.2 Adding a depot..........................................................................................281

13.2.10 Selecting File Systems During Recovery.........................................................28113.2.11 Tape Recovery With No Tape Boot Support Two-Step Media Recovery....282

13.2.12 Notes on Cloning Systems...............................................................................28413.2.12.1 Cloning a System Using make_net_recovery....................................285

13.2.13 System Recovery Questions and Answers......................................................28713.3 Expert Recovery.........................................................................................................291

13.3.1 Expert Recovery Using the Core Media ...........................................................29113.3.1.1 Automated Recovery Procedures .............................................................29213.3.1.2 Recovering the LIF/EFI Volume and Critical HP-UX Files ... ...... ...... ..... ..292

13.3.1.3 Recovering Critical HP-UX Files Only .....................................................30013.3.1.4 Recovering the Kernel Only .....................................................................305

A Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................309A.1 Errors and Warnings............................................................................................... ...310A.2 Ignite-UX Server Problems ........................................................................................310A.3 Installing Systems with Ignite-UX.............................................................................310

A.4 Installing from Media.................................................................................................317A.5 Installing from Golden Images...................................................................................317A.6 Common Network Booting Errors.............................................................................318

B Configuring DHCP Services ....................................................................................................321B.1 Overview of DHCP Services ............................. .........................................................322B.2 DHCP Usage Examples..............................................................................................322

B.2.1 Manage Clients That Will Use DHCP During and After Installation.......... ..... .323B.2.2 Manage Clients with Temporary IP Addresses During Installation...... ...... ..... .323B.3 Using bootptab as an Alternative to DHCP ...............................................................324

B.3.1 Background Information on DHCP Design .......................................................324

C LIF Volume Contents............................................................................................................... 327C.1 A Description of the Files in the LIF Volume.............................................................327

D Configuring Boot Helper Systems.............................................................................................331D.1 Ignite-UX Boot Helper............................................................................................. ...331D.2 Lightweight DHCP PXE Boot Helper for Integrity systems........ ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ..332

E Multi-Capable Boot Servers.....................................................................................................335E.1 Ignite-UX Installation Initiated via Non-HP-UX Boot Server....... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... .335

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F Terminal Keyboard Shortcuts....................................................................................................337F.1 Basic Keyboard Shortcuts............................................................................................337F.2 Advanced Keyboard Navigation................................................................................338

F.2.1 HP Terminals.............................................................................................. .........338

F.2.2 vt100 Terminals...................................................................................................338

Glossary................................................................................................................................... 341

Index........................................................................................................................................ 353

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List of Figures

1-1 Ignite-UX Bundles Available in the Ignite-UX Product..............................................31

1-2 Ignite-UX GUI.............................................................................................................341-3 Ignite-UX GUI By Properties View.............................................................................361-4 Client Status Dialog Box............................................................................................ ..372-1 Decision Tree When Configuring a Server for Booting PA-RISC Systems.................462-2 Decision Tree When Configuring a Server for Booting Itanium-Based Systems...... ..483-1 Ignite-UX First Launch Message.................................................................................563-2 Ignite-UX GUI Welcome Dialog Box...........................................................................57

3-3 Server Setup Wizard....................................................................................................583-4 Server Setup: IP Addresses.........................................................................................593-5 Configure Booting IP Addresses.................................................................................603-6 Software Depot Setup Page.........................................................................................643-7 Ignite-UX Server Configuration Tabs..........................................................................663-8 Configure Booting IP Addresses Dialog Box..............................................................683-9 Add DHCP Addresses Dialog Box.............................................................................693-10 Session Options Tab....................................................................................................70

5-1 Legacy I/O Stack Addressing Model...........................................................................845-2 Agile Multiple Path I/O Stack Addressing Model......................................................855-3 Agile Naming Example............................................................................................. ..865-4 Ignite-UX Client Installation Configuration Tabs.......................................................885-5 Disk Selection Root Disk Dialog Box........................................................................895-6 Disk Selection Root Disk Dialog Box With Physical Locations................................905-7 More Info Dialog Box................................................................................................ ..91

5-8 All Paths Dialog Box...................................................................................................925-9 Disk Selection Add/Remove Disks Dialog Box........................................................925-10 Consistency of I/O Addressing...................................................................................956-1 Port Usage: Initiate LAN Boot for Itanium-Based Clients........................................1036-2 Port Usage: Initiate LAN Boot for PA-RISC Clients..................................................1036-3 Port Usage: Client Cold Boot and Installation..........................................................1046-4 Port Usage: Live System Reinstall.............................................................................106

6-5 Port Usage: make_net_recoveryInitiated from the Client..................................1076-6 Port Usage: make_net_recoveryInitiated from the Server..................................1096-7 Port Usage: make_sys_imageInitiated from the Client.........................................1107-1 Decision Tree for Booting and Installing HP-UX From the Server Using the Client

Console......................................................................................................................1197-2 Decision Tree for Booting Stand Alone Systems From Local Device and Installing

HP-UX From the Server ................. ...........................................................................1207-3 Welcome to Ignite-UX!..............................................................................................1317-4 User Interface and Media Options............................................................................1327-5 Searching for a DHCP Server....................................................................................1337-6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION with no DHCP......................................................133

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7-7 The TUI Version of itool............................................................................................1348-1 Noninteractive Installation Using the bootsysCommand.....................................1418-2 Ignite-UX Graphical User Interface (GUI)................................................................1438-3 Boot Client Dialog Box..............................................................................................145

8-4 Select Boot Release....................................................................................................1468-5 Boot Confirmation Dialog Box..................................................................................1478-6 Boot Process Terminal Window................................................................................1478-7 Successful Boot..........................................................................................................1488-8 New Client Found.....................................................................................................1488-9 New Client Displayed in GUI...................................................................................1488-10 Client Console Awaiting Server Action....................................................................1498-11 Ignite-UX Actions Menu...........................................................................................1508-12 System Hardware Inventory.....................................................................................1518-13 Configuration Settings Confirmation Dialog Box.....................................................1518-14 Ignite-UX Client Installation Configuration Tabs.....................................................1528-15 No Environments Note.............................................................................................1538-16 Disk Selection Root Disk Dialog Box......................................................................1548-17 More Info Dialog Box................................................................................................1568-18 All Legacy HW Paths Dialog Box..............................................................................156

8-19 Languages Dialog Box...............................................................................................1598-20 Additional Configuration Controls Dialog Box........................................................1608-21 Additional Configuration Controls Dialog Box 2.....................................................1618-22 Software Tab for HP-UX 11i v1 and 11i v2................................................................1628-23 Software Tab for HP-UX 11i v3.................................................................................1638-24 Software Cannot be Unselected................................................................................1648-25 Change Depot Location Note....................................................................................165

8-26 Change Depots Locations..........................................................................................1658-27 Interactive Swinstall Notes........................................................................................1668-28 Entering Interactive Swinstall...................................................................................1668-29 Interactive Swinstall Depot List................................................................................1678-30 Interactive Swinstall Bundle List...............................................................................1688-31 System Tab.................................................................................................................1698-32 Set Time Zone Dialog Box.........................................................................................171

8-33 Set Root Password Dialog Box..................................................................................1718-34 Network Services Tabs..............................................................................................1728-35 DNS Tab.....................................................................................................................1738-36 Set DNS Search Domains Dialog Box........................................................................1748-37 NIS Tab......................................................................................................................1758-38 XNTP Tab..................................................................................................................1758-39 Network Interface(s) Dialog Box...............................................................................1768-40 Security Choices Dialog Box.....................................................................................177

8-41 File System Tab..........................................................................................................1788-42 Disk Selection - Add/Remove Disks Dialog Box ......................................................1828-43 Advanced Disk Parameters Dialog Box....................................................................183

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8-44 Advanced File System Parameters Dialog Box.........................................................1848-45 Advanced Volume Layout Dialog Box......................................................................1858-46 Advanced Group Parameters Dialog Box.................................................................1878-47 Advanced Tab............................................................................................................188

8-48 Repeat Install Dialog Box..........................................................................................1898-49 Installation Confirmation Dialog Box.......................................................................1908-50 Client Status... Dialog Box.........................................................................................1918-51 Installation Log File...................................................................................................1928-52 View/Print Manifest Dialog Box................................................................................19310-1 Configuration File Use and Locations.......................................................................20910-2 Configuration Choices Dialog Box............................................................................21310-3 Software Tab..............................................................................................................22010-4 Installation Process................................................................................................. ...22312-1 Possible PA-RISC Installation Tape Layouts.............................................................23913-1 Get Archive Build Status Dialog Box........................................................................26013-2 Output From reconnect -r..................................................................................26713-3 Mapping the Hardware Path to the EFI Device Path................................................26713-4 EFI Menu With Timer................................................................................................26813-5 Boot Configuration................................................................................................. ...269

13-6 Add Boot Entry..........................................................................................................26913-7 List of Selectable Boot Devices..................................................................................27013-8 Enter a Description for the Boot Option....................................................................27013-9 Enter Load Options...................................................................................................27113-10 Save Changes to NVRAM.........................................................................................27113-11 The Boot Manager Menu with the New Option.......................................................27213-12 Add New Client for Recovery Dialog Box................................................................274

13-13 Confirmation Dialog Box..........................................................................................275

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List of Tables

1 Publishing History Details..........................................................................................16

2 HP-UX 11i Releases.....................................................................................................173 Typographic Conventions...........................................................................................181-1 Ignite-UX Commands and Descriptions.....................................................................325-1 Mass Storage DSF Directories.....................................................................................945-2 Persistent DSF-to-Device Matching Methods by Protocol..........................................985-3 I/O Configuration Variables........................................................................................985-4 I/O Configuration Value Types...................................................................................998-1 Functions Available From All Tabs...........................................................................1538-2 File System Default Choices......................................................................................1578-3 Volume Requirements for LVM and VxVM..............................................................18110-1 Installation Kernel and File System Names by Hardware Architecture.......... ...... ...21013-1 Comparing System Recovery Tool Features.............................................................254F-1 Basic Keyboard Shortcuts..........................................................................................337F-2 HP Terminal Function Keys......................................................................................338F-3 Advanced Actions............................................................................................ .........338

F-4 Function Keys............................................................................................................339F-5 Advanced Keyboard Actions....................................................................................339

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About This Document

This guide describes installing, configuring, and using Ignite-UX to install and recover

HP-UX on systems in your computing environment. Ignite-UX will install new systemsand maintain existingones with less effort than using individual installationand updatetools.

For the latest version of this guide and other HP-UX documentation, see the HPTechnical Documentation Website at

http://www.docs.hp.com/.

The following sections are included:

Intended Audience (page 16)

Publishing History (page 16)

HP-UX 11i Release Names and Release Identifiers (page 17)

Typographic Conventions (page 18)

Related Documents (page 19)

Related Websites (page 19)

HP Encourages Your Comments (page 20)

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Intended AudienceThis document is intended for system and network administrators responsible forinstalling, configuring, and managingHP-UX servers and workstations. Administratorsare assumed to have an in-depth knowledge of HP-UX operating system concepts,

commands, and configuration. It assumes familiarity with installing HP computerhardware and software, upgrading software, applying patches, and troubleshootingsystem problems.

Additionally, administrators are expected to have knowledge of Transmission ControlProtocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking concepts and network configuration.This guide is not a TCP/IP or an Ignite-UX tutorial.

Publishing HistoryThe publication date and part number identify published editions of this guide. Thepublication date changes when a new edition is released. The manufacturing partnumber changes when extensive changes are made.

To ensure you receive the new editions, subscribe to the appropriate product supportservice. See your HP sales representative for details.

Table 1 Publishing History Details

Publication DateEdition No.

Operating Systems SupportedDocument ManufacturingPart Number

September 200831HP-UX 11i v1, 11i v2, 11i v359924731

March 200830HP-UX 11i v1, 11i v2, 11i v359923336

December 200729HP-UX 11i v1, 11i v2, 11i v359921959

September 200728HP-UX 11i v1, 11i v2, 11i v359920602

June 200727HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v2, 11i v359917999

February 200726HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v2, 11i v35991-6440

December 200625HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v2B2355-91049

September 200624HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v2B2355-90997June 200623HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v2B2355-90970

March 200622HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v2B2355-90959

December 200521HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v2B2355-90941

September 200520HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.6, 11i v2B2355-90893

June 200519HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.6, 11i v2B2355-90875

December 200418HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.6, 11i v2B2355-90872

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Table 1 Publishing History Details (continued)

Publication DateEdition No.

Operating Systems SupportedDocument ManufacturingPart Number


June 200416HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.6, 11i v2B2355-90837

March 200415HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.6, 11i v2B2355-90834

December 200314HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.6, 11i v2B2355-90831


September 200312HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.6B2355-90829

June 200311HP-UX 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.5, 11i v1.6B2355-90810

March 200310

HP-UX 10.x, 11.00, 11i v1 , 11i v1.5, 11iv1.6

B2355-90772

December 20029

HP-UX 10.x, 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.5, 11iv1.6

B2355-90767

October 20028

HP-UX 10.x, 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.5, 11iv1.6

B2355-90770

September 20027

HP-UX 10.x, 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.5, 11iv1.6

B2355-90765

September 20026HP-UX 10.x, 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.5B2355-90758

June 20025HP-UX 10.x, 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.5B2355-90750

March 20024HP-UX 10.x, 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.5B2355-90749June 20013HP-UX 10.x, 11.00, 11i v1, 11i v1.5B2355-90738

December 20002HP-UX 10.x, 11.00, 11i v1B2355-90704

March 19991HP-UX 10.x, 11.00, 11i v1B2355-90677

HP-UX 11i Release Names and Release IdentifiersEach HP-UX 11i release has an associated release name and release identifier. Thefollowing table shows the releases available for HP-UX 11i.

Table 2 HP-UX 11i Releases

Supported Processor ArchitectureRelease IdentifierRelease Name

PA-RISCB.11.11HP-UX 11i v1

IntelItaniumB.11.20HP-UX 11i v1.5

Intel ItaniumB.11.22HP-UX 11i v1.6

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Table 2 HP-UX 11i Releases(continued)

Supported Processor ArchitectureRelease IdentifierRelease Name

Intel Itanium

PA-RISC1

B.11.23HP-UX 11i v2

Intel Itanium

PA-RISC

B.11.31HP-UX 11i v3

1 PA-RISC is supported on HP-UX 11i v2 starting with the September 2004 release.

Theuname(1) command with the -roption returns the release identifier.

You can also determine the update release date and the Operating Environment byentering the following:

# swlist | grep HPUX11i

The resulting output will list the current release identifier, update release date, andOperating Environment. For example:

HPUX11i-TCOE B.11.23.0512 HP-UX TechnicalComputing Operating Environment Component

The previous revision string represents the following:

B.11.23= HP-UX 11i v2

0512= December 2005 Update Release

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic conventions used in this guide.Table 3 Typographic Conventions

ExamplesUsageTypeface

Ignite-UX Reference

bootsys -Rrelease

New terms, book titles, emphasis, orvariables to be replaced by a name or value.

Italics

EscThe name of a keyboard key. Note thatReturnandEnterboth refer to the samekey.

Key

golden imageThe defined use of an important word orphrase.

Bold

The DVD drive is connected at /dev/dsk/c0t0d0.

ignite

Computer output, file contents, files,directories, software elements such ascommand options, function names, andparameters.

Computer

bootsys -rCommands and other text that you type.UserInput

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ExamplesUsageTypeface

ls [ -a ]

mount [suid | nosuid ]

The contents are command options. If thecontents area list separated by |, choose oneof the items.

[ ]

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cfg "Golden System" {

The scrolling content is replaced to indicateextensive computer output or an excerpt.

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Related DocumentsThe most current version of this document, as well as most HP documentation, isalways found at the HP Technical Documentation website at

http://www.docs.hp.com/. Some of these documents are available on the InstantInformation media and in printed form.

Ignite-UX Quick Start Guide

Ignite-UX Reference

Ignite-UX Custom Configuration Files

Successful System Cloning using Ignite-UXWhite Paper

Successful System Recovery using Ignite-UXWhite Paper

Installing and Updating Ignite-UXWhite Paper

Ignite-UX Installation BootingWhite Paper

Read Before Installing or Updating to HP-UX HP-UX Installation and Update Guide

HP-UX Reference

HP-UX System Administrators Guide

Managing Systems and Workgroups: A Guide for HP-UX System Administrators

Software Distributor Administration Guide

HP-UX Patch Management nPartition Administrator's Guide

Getting Started with Software Package Builder

VERITAS File System 4.1 (HP OnlineJFS/JFS) and VERITAS Volume Manager 4.1Installation Guide

HP Integrity iLO 2 MP Operations Guide

Related Websites The Ignite-UX Product Website,http://www.docs.hp.com/en/IUX, contains:

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The most currentversion of Ignite-UX documentationincluding this document

Product announcements

White papers

Ignite-UX Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Access to downloads of the latest version of Ignite-UX The Ignite-UX release notes, which include details about recent changes to

Ignite-UX

Ignite-UX Traininghttp://www.hp.com/education/courses/h1978s.html

HP-UX traininghttp://www.hp.com/education/sections/hpux.html

Technical Online Seminars http://www.hp.com/education/sections/hpux.html#tos

HP IT Resource Center (ITRC)http://www.itrc.hp.com ITRC Ignite-UX Forumhttp://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/

categoryhome.do?categoryId-209

HP Technical Documentationhttp://docs.hp.com

HP-UX 11i v3 Technical Documentationhttp://www.docs.hp.com/en/oshpux11iv3.html

HP-UX 11i v2 Technical Documentationhttp://www.docs.hp.com/en/

oshpux11iv2.html HP-UX 11i v1 Technical Documentationhttp://www.docs.hp.com/en/

oshpux11i.html

Enterprise Servers, Workstations, and Systems Hardware http://www.docs.hp.com/en/hw.html

HP Integrity Systems Family Overviewhttp://www.hp.com/go/integrity

Software Depothttp://www.hp.com/go/softwaredepot

HP Software Releases and Mediahttp://www.hp.com/softwarereleases/releases-media2

HP Encourages Your CommentsHP encourages your comments concerning this document. We are truly committed toproviding documentation that meets your needs.

Send comments to:http://www.docs.hp.com/en/feedback.html

Include the document title, manufacturingpart number, and anycomment, error found,or suggestion for improvement you have concerning this document.

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1 Introducing Ignite-UX

This chapter discusses what Ignite can do for you, how it works, and acquiring the

software. It discusses the following topics: Ignite-UX Features (page 22)

How Ignite Works (page 24)

Ignite Clients and Servers (page 28)

Getting the Ignite-UX Software (page 30)

Ignite-UX Commands (page 32)

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1.1 Ignite-UX Features

Client and Server Control

The installation sessions for multiple targets can be controlled from a single Ignite-UX

server in a true client/server model. A Graphical User Interface(GUI) is provided torun on the server and manage multiple simultaneous client installation sessions.Alternatively, a single installation session can be controlled from the client machine.A single Ignite-UX installation server can serve multiple releases of HP-UX for differentclients.

Easy-to-Use GUI

The Ignite-UX GUI uses tabs and dialog boxes for task navigation. The Ignite-UX GUIonly runs on an Ignite-UX server.

Terminal User Interface

Ignite-UX uses a terminal user interface (TUI) with keyboard navigation when runfrom a client. Ignite may also be run in TUI mode from the server.

Command Line InterfaceCommands that power Ignite-UX can be executed directly from the operating system'scommand shell on an Ignite-UX server or client. For the list of commands, see Ignite-UXCommands (page 32).

Multi-Sourced Installations

Installations can use multiple Software Distributor (SD) depots in a single installationsession. For example, you could install your base OS from one SD depot, a set of patchesfrom another SD depot, and the applications you want from a third SD depot; all inone session.

Multiple Archive Formats

Ignite-UX supports tar, cpio, and with HP-UX 11i v3,pax format archives. Tools areprovided to help you create agolden imageif you wish to install from an archive. Youcan use one archive along with one or more depots containing patches or additionalsoftware.

One-Step Installation

Once you configure a system with a common configuration you want replicated toother systems, use Ignite-UX to either manually or automatically install each clientsystem. This common configuration can include any supported HP-UX 11i operatingsystem, and you can add any required patches and applications.



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Custom Installations

It is easy to create a system that is ready to go as soon as the installation sessioncompletes. Many of thetasks that are typically done as separate steps after an installationhave been incorporated into the installation process. Ignite-UX allows you to specify

kernel parameters you want set and user-supplied scripts you would like to run aspart of the session. In addition, the host and networking information normally suppliedat first boot can be specified at install time.

Golden Images

A system that has been installed and tuned may be used to create an image. That imagemay be used as a custom configuration that may be applied in installations to other

systems.

Automated Installations

Set up a configuration and then install it on a client with no further user interaction.This is possible for both the initial installation and the reinstallation cases.

Create a System Manifest

Scan a system and produce a report detailing what hardware is present, how the disksare used, what kernel modifications have been made, and what software has beeninstalled. This report can be customized to meet your needs.

Create Custom Installation Media

Construct your own customized, bootable installation media. An example script,make_media_install, is provided that can help you create bootable media (tapes,CDs, and DVDs) with or without golden archives and SD depots. The example scriptcan befound at/opt/ignite/data/scripts/examples/make_media_install .

System Recovery

Ignite-UX provides consistent, reliable recovery in the event of catastrophic hardwareor software failure by creating recovery images on tape (with client access to a tapedrive) or on any Ignite-UX server in your environment (with client access to thenetwork).

Support for Multiple Architectures

Ignite-UXsupports both thePrecision Architecture Reduced Instruction Set Computing

(PA-RISC) and the IntelItanium(Itanium-based) hardware architectures.

Support for HP Servicecontrol ManagerIgnite-UX supports installing HP-UX clients in the HP Servicecontrol Managerenvironment. For details, see theHP Servicecontrol Manager 3.0 User's Guide.

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Each new release of the Ignite-UX product supports the new hardware included in thecorresponding release of HP-UX.

1.2 How Ignite WorksWhen deciding the best way to use Ignite in your data center, it might be useful tounderstand the structure of Ignite how it gets started on the client and the functionalsteps it performs. This section describes the major components of Ignite and wherethey come from. Ignite installation and recovery is described in terms of phases, witheach phase described in detail.

1.2.1 The Ignite-UX Install EnvironmentHP-UX installation and recovery is accomplished using the Ignite-UXinstallenvironment.

The Ignite install environment is a small subset of the HP-UX operating system thatallows HP-UX to install itself onto a system. During the initial phases of installationand recovery, the install environment runs in client memory without any disk-basedstorage. A memory-based RAM disk holds the initial root file system needed for HP-UXoperation. While operating with a memory-based root disk file system, file systemspace is very limited. On smaller memory systems, memory for the HP-UX kernel andprocesses might also be limited. Command libraries and other files must be loaded andremoved as needed. (Increasing the size of the memory-based root disk to make morespace would result in insufficient memory being available for the processes thataccomplish installation and recovery.) Once the correct disks are identified, volumesand file systems are created. The install environment then switches to a disk-based file

system. When that is completed, some of the RAM disk space is freed.

The Ignite install environment consists of:

[W|V|I]INSTALL The HP-UXinstall kernel, which is statically linked andincludes a wide variety of I/O and other modules so it is able to run on all supportedsystems.

[W|V|I]INSTALLFS The initial HP-UXinstall file system, which is copied intothe root RAM disk during boot.

INSTCMDSorINSTCMDSIA,SYSCMDSorSYSCMDSIA, andRECCMDSorRECCMDSIA Archives of commands, libraries, and other files needed toaccomplish installation and recovery, but are not needed to initially get the installenvironmentrunning. These are loaded as needed duringinstallation andrecovery.

The Ignite-UX install kernel and install file system are loaded into system memory bythe standard HP-UX boot loader or virtual system boot loader software. Note that there

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Ignite always retrieves the install kernel and install file system from the boot source.By default, Ignite retrieves INSTCMDS[IA], SYSCMDS[IA], and RECCMDS[IA] fromthat same boot source, but can get these command archives from a different source if

requested to. Ignite can determine the boot source by querying the HP-UX kernel.Ignite can switch its source for command archives and depots if configurationinformation in the install file system instructs it to, or if instructed to by the Ignite userinterface.

Ignite will operate in the same manner, regardless of the boot source.

1.2.3 Installation Versus Recovery

Ignite internally uses the same approach, regardless of whether you are performingan installation or recovery. The terms installation and recovery are valuable todescribe intended use, but Ignite's internal operation make it possible to blur thedistinction between the two, such as when you use golden images.

This design is quite powerful, and allowsIgnite to handle significant system differencesduring recovery by adapting as needed and regressing to more install-like behavior if

required.

1.2.4 Phases of Operation

Ignite uses the sequence of high-level phases outlined below to accomplish installationand recovery. Depending on configuration information, some steps within these phasesmight be skipped. At a very high level, Ignite operates in four phases:

Startup The install environment is loaded from the boot source to the client

memory. Ignite runs in client memory. The operation is configured and launched.If the installation or recovery is interactive, the user interface is run to create aconfiguration.

Phase 1 Storage is set up and Ignite moves to the client disk.

Phase 2 HP-UX archives and depot software are installed. The HP-UX kernel isbuilt. A reboot is required to start the final HP-UX kernel and make the new filesystem the root file system.

Phase 3 Software is configured. The system is now fully installed or recoveredafter a reboot or halt.

1.2.4.1 Startup

Ignite-UX software is started and the Ignite user interface is run to select, create, ormodify the configuration that will be used to control installation or recovery. The resultof this phase is a detailed system configuration to be used for installation or recovery.

Processing for this phase is done on a RAM file system.1. The install kernel and install file system are loaded from the boot source to the

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2. The Ignite software is started by the install kernel as an application process runningon the install file system.

3. Additional RAM file systems are created to allow enough file system space forloading system setup content.

4. If the system has SAS disks, the I/O configuration is modified as needed to makethe mapping between bays and HW paths consistent. This aids consistentinstallation and recovery. (Improved agile device selection and recovery haseliminated the need for this feature and might result in this step being removedin the future.)

5. Configuration content from the install file system is loaded to determine if theIgnite TUI should be started and if special inventory control is needed. (The Ignite

TUI is started by default.)6. A system I/O inventory is performed. This identifies devices where HP-UX maybe installed, and identifies devices and networks used to accomplish installation.Install file system configuration and boot loader option content may be used tocontrol inventory. The boot source is also determined.

7. Unless configuration information directs otherwise, the Ignite TUI is launched onthe client.

The operation to be performed is set. (Advanced Install is the defaultoperation.)

Networking configuration information is determined, if the installationrequires the network.

The complete set of Ignite configuration files is read and parsed. Note thatchanging the Configuration or Environment will result in rereading andparsing config content, since these changes generally result in changes to the

set of config files. System, software, file system, and other configuration changes are gathered

via the interface.

When Go! is selected from the user interface, the requested installation orrecovery is launched.

Configuration sanity checking is performed. If there are problems, you arereturned to the TUI.

The modified configuration is saved to control installation or recoveryprocessing.

8. If the TUI was not selected to launch, sanity checking is done on the selected config.

1.2.4.2 Phase 1

Storage is set up and Ignite relocates to the new disk file system. The result of this phase

is the install or recovery functionality running on what appears to be a normaldisk-based file system, and if recovery, an I/O configuration that appears to be restored.


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Some aspects of the configuration cannot be fully restored until reboot. Processing forthis phase is done on a RAM file system.

1. During a recovery, the original I/O configuration is restored if I/O instance datais present in the config. Some aspects of the configuration might be instantly

changed. Some aspects are temporarily changed and will be finalized duringreboot. If the current system is different, some aspects of the I/O configuration willbe impossible to restore.

2. Create disk partitions if needed (Integrity systems only).

3. Create volume manager volumes as needed.

4. Create and mount file systems.

5. Determine software sources and selections.

6. Run pre-config control scripts.7. Set boot path.

8. Set up and enable swap space.

9. Save final volume configuration data to disk file system.

10. Set locale.

11. Move needed content from RAM file system to disk file system. Load the complete

set of commands, libraries, and other files required to accomplish installation andrecovery from Ignite command archives to the new disk file system (SYSCMDSor SYSCMDSIA).

12. Change the root directory to the disk file system with chroot.

1.2.4.3 Phase 2

File content is installed or restored. The result of this phase is the final disk file system

and content. Some cleanup and processing that must be done after system reboot isstill required. For the HP-UX install kernel, the RAM file system is still the root disk.For the commands in this phase, the new disk file systems is the root file system. Areboot is required to change the HP-UX kernel root disk from the RAM disk to the finaldisk.

1. Release RAM disk space to accommodate software installation and kernel buildprocesses to be done later.

2. Load the archive if indicated in the config (for recovery and golden imageinstallation).

3. Update mnttabso it appears to be correct during installation and kernel build.

4. Create device special files.

5. If needed, rename device files to make the I/O configuration appear fully restored.

6. Update bootconf.

7. Change I/O configuration files to match final instance config using ioinitandioscan -M.

8. Load depot-based software if indicated in the configuration.

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9. Save configuration so it is available for reuse.

10. Build final system kernel.

11. Set up the inittabfile so final Ignite-UX processing will be done after reboot.

12. Reboot system.

1.2.4.4 Phase 3

Software is configured and final installation or recovery cleanup is done. The result ofthis phase is a fully installed or recovered system, ready for use after reboot. Ifconfiguration has been deferred, the system will be set up to run FIRST-BOOTset_parmson initial boot so you may choose the hostname, IP address, and othersettings. Processing for this phase is done using the final disk-based file system.

1. Update the AUTO boot file.2. Configure software.

3. Configure final networking.

4. Generate a system manifest.

5. Save the installation information for deferred configuration.

6. Perform final cleanup.

7. Reboot or halt system.

1.3 Ignite Clients and ServersBecause the Ignite install environment is retrieved from the boot sourceand subsequentinstallation content can be retrieved from another source, and because Ignite is flexiblewhen configuring networking options, you can choose from a variety of installationand recovery solutions.

Below are server and client installation configuration solutions, starting with the mostsimple and progressing to those more complex. Refer to Chapter 2 (page 39) for detaileddecision making information.


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1.3.1 Boot and Install Client from Media

Cold install or update a single system directly from media kit DVDs

This approach requires no network functionality

See theHP-UX Installation and Update Guide

Cold install from custom media

SeeChapter 12 (page 237)

Recovery from tape

SeeCreating and Using Recovery Tapes (page 263)

1.3.2 Simple Network

This solution uses a single Ignite server on a subnet. That server supports networkboot, installation, and recovery.

Create an Ignite server from a media kit to install many systems on a simplenetwork

The Ignite server and the client systems must be on the same network subnet

See theIgnite-UX Quick Start Guideif you are new to HP-UX

See Chapter 3 (page 55) and Chapter 4 (page 75) if you are familiar with HP-UX

1.3.3 Alternate Boot with Network Server Installation

These solutions do not use network boot directly from an Ignite server. The client bootsthe Ignite install environment from one source, and then switches to install from asecond source. Issues related to multiple subnets and other boot servers might beavoided.

Use bootsysto boot a system already running HP-UX SeeUsing bootsys on the Client Console (page 121)

Use DVD media to boot a system for recovery or network installation

Use standard HP installation media or custom boot media

SeeCreating a Boot CD/DVD or an Installation DVD (page 245)

See Tape Recovery With No Tape Boot Support Two-Step Media Recovery

(page 282) Use vMedia USB DVD to boot a system for network installation

Only for Integrity systems supporting Integrated Lights Out (iLO) VirtualMedia (vMedia)

See theHP Integrity iLO 2 MP Operations Guideavailable athttp://www.docs.hp.com

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A complex network can consist of multiple subnets, multiple boot servers, or both.

Multiple subnets each have their own Ignite server

The simplest approach to managing distinct subnets

SeeChapter 3 (page 55)andChapter 4 (page 75)

There are multiple boot servers on the same subnet

Directed boot see Direct Boot Profiles for Itanium-Based Systems (page 127)

Limit network boot response by system class seeIsolating Ignite-UX FromNoncontrollable DHCP Servers (page 80)

Limit network boot response by network interface address seeChapter 3

(page 55) Control network boot response priority via response timing seeControl

network boot response priority via response timing

Create a single multi-capable subnet boot server seeAppendix E (page 335)

A single Ignite server must support systems on multiple subnets

Connect the Ignite server to multiple subnets with network interface cards

Ignite-UX boot helpers to support network boot using one central Ignite-UXserver, seeIgnite-UX Boot Helper (page 331)

A single boot server on a single subnet supports boot for installation of multipleoperating systems

Ignite-UX installation initiated via non-HP-UX boot server seeIgnite-UXInstallation Initiated via Non-HP-UX Boot Server (page 335)

1.4 Getting the Ignite-UX SoftwareIgnite-UX is available in standard SD (Software Distributor) depot format from OE andAR media, and from the HP Software Depot Website.

Any Ignite-UX bundle is safe to install at any time. None of the filesets in Ignite-UXbundles will cause a reboot to occur.

OE and AR Media

Ignite-UX released on OE or AR media can only be installed on a server runningthe HP-UX version supported by the OE or AR media.

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HP Software Depot Website

You can find the link to Software Depot on the "Download Ignite-UX" page of theIgnite-UX website:

http://www.docs.hp.com/en/IUX/download.html

The Ignite-UX depots available at Software Depot contain the latest Ignite-UXversion and can be installed on servers running any supported version of HP-UX.

Support for Installation and Recovery of all Supported HP-UX Operating System

VersionsEach Ignite-UX bundle contains the Ignite-UX tools, plus the data files requiredto install and recover the particular HP-UX operating systems indicated by the

bundle name.

See the figure below for a list of available bundles and the HP-UX versions thebundles can install and recover.

Figure 1-1 Ignite-UX Bundles Available in the Ignite-UX Product

Ignite-UX-11-11_C.7x.xx_HP_-UX_B.11.11_32+64.depot



Ignite-UX-11-ALL_C.7x.xx.depot(Complete Ignite-UX product) IGNITE

Depot Name Bundle Name

HP-UX versions the bundlecan install/recover on client

11iv1 11iv2 11iv3

Ignite-UX-11-11

Ignite-UX-11-23

Ignite-UX-11-31

NOTE: As of Ignite-UX version C.7.1, the name of the Ignite-UX complete productbundle that installs all supported versions of HP-UX has changed fromB5725AAtoIGNITE.

Each bundle can be installed on a server running any version of HP-UX. For example,Ignite-UX-11-23can be installed on a server running HP-UX 11i v1 (B.11.11). You caninstall one or more of the individualIgnite-UX-11-xxbundles onto your system.

HP recommends you install the complete Ignite-UX product (IGNITE) unless you wantto block the use of a specific version of HP-UX, increase the download speed from theSoftware Depot website, or conserve disk space on the server.

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IMPORTANT: Installing individual bundles instead of the complete product mightcause problems for Ignite-UX if the complete product was installed previously. Referto theInstalling and Updating Ignite-UXwhite paper if you are unsure of what to install

to upgrade Ignite-UX. Links to the Ignite-UX white papers are found athttp://www.docs.hp.com/en/IUX/infolib.html.

1.5 Ignite-UX CommandsThe manual pages (manpages) associated with Ignite-UX are installed in the /opt/ignite/share/doc/directory and are listed inTable 1-1.

Table 1-1 Ignite-UX Commands and Descriptions

DescriptionIgnite-UX Manpage

Install HP-UX onto clients remotely from the Ignite-UX GUIand provide an overview of all Ignite-UX commands.

ignite(5)

Calculate the per file system disk space for an archive andcreate the impacts statements for use in configuration files.

archive_impact(1M)

Construct a client directory on an Ignite-UX server withoutrequiring a client boot from the Ignite-UX server.add_new_client(1M)

Manage logical interchange format (LIF) configuration files.auto_adm(1M)

Reboot and install systems using Ignite-UX.bootsys(1M)

Compare files on a running system with a recovery archivemade with make_net_recovery.

check_net_recovery(1M)

Compare files on a running system with a recovery archivemade with make_tape_recovery.

check_tape_recovery(1M)

Replicate make_tape_recoveryboot tape.copy_boot_tape(1M)

Manage Ignite-UX configuration files. Description ofconfiguration file syntax.

instl_adm(1M)

instl_adm(4)

Boot protocol server for Ignite-UX client.instl_bootd(1M)

Construct custom, bootable installation media. An examplescript, /opt/ignite/data/scripts/examples/make_media_install, is provided that can help youcreate

bootable media (PA-RISC tapes, CDs, and DVDs) with orwithout golden archives and/or SD depots included.

instl_combine(1M)

make_medialif(1M)

Debug configuration files and client directory data files.instl_dbg(1M)

Package Software Distributor (SD) products into an SDbundle.

make_bundles(1M)

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DescriptionIgnite-UX Manpage

Generate a configuration file for bundled software in an SDdepot.

make_config(1M)

Create SD depots from media.make_depots(1M)

Create a bootable LIF media image for PA-RISC systems.make_medialif(1M)

Create a bootable ANSI labeled tape for Itanium-basedsystems.

make_ipf_tape(1M)

Create recovery images on a network system.make_net_recovery(1M)

Create an image of a client.make_sys_image(1M)

Create recovery tapes.make_tape_recovery(1M)

Manage the /var/opt/ignite/INDEXfile.manage_index(1M)

Create a recovery depot to be used for network recovery ofclients.

pkg_rec_depot(1M)

Print a system manifest.print_manifest(1M)

Create hardware configuration file.save_config(1M)

Perform Ignite-UX client/server administration tasks.setup_server(1M)

1.6 Introduction to the Ignite-UX Graphical User InterfaceThe Ignite-UX GUI workspace provides access to all management tasks using the menu

bar and context-sensitive menus.

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Figure 1-2 Ignite-UX GUI


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The Ignite-UX GUI workspace graphically represents clients as icons labeled with theclients hostnames. You can:

Click a client icon to select it for further actions.

Double-click the client icon to display the Client Status dialog box.

Right-click to activate the Actions menu. You must select the client before

right-clicking; any selections made from the Actions menu apply to the selectedclient.

Formore information about these actions, see Chapter 8: Booting and InstallingHP-UXon Clients Using the Server (page 139), or clickHelp.

Each clients installation status is indicated by the colored border around its icon, andthe installation gauge shows the relative progress:

Green: The operating system is completely installed, booted, and running withno errors or warnings.

Yellow:A warning condition exists and should be investigated.

Red: An error condition is present. The operating system is partially installed, orthe installation has stopped.

No color: Installation has not yet started or the client has been stopped.

Client icons are shown for all booted clients and those that can be used as recovery

systems. These systems are known to Ignite-UX by their existence in the /var/opt/ignite/clientsfile.


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TheFilemenu contains basic Ignite-UX functionality:

Search -Find clients that match a text string.

Print -To print a listing of systems, the display must be set with View->By

Properties Exit -Quit Ignite-UX.

View Menu

Use theViewmenu to customize the Ignite-UX GUI display:

Columns -Choose which client attributes to display in which column. These

selections are apparent only when the object list is displayed by properties. Filter -View a subset of clients by selected criteria.

Sort -Orders the displayed clients by sort criteria.

By Name and Icon -Displays clients graphically.

By Properties - Displays clients in a text format rather than in the default graphicalrepresentation.

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NOTE: Using theBy Propertiesview and sorting the list makes it easier to scanfor clients that have finished installing. For example, to view the clients by thepercentage of completion, selectView->Sort->% Complete: Descending. The listof clients will then appear with the clients closest to completion first, as shown inFigure 1-3.

Figure 1-3 Ignite-UX GUI By Properties View

Save View as Default -Saves the current Ignite-UX GUIViewsettings.

Options Menu

Use theOptionsmenu to set server configuration variables and to control the refreshrate of the Ignite-UX display.

Server Configuration -Identify and set up your installation server. The selectionshere are covered in detail inMore Server Setup Options (page 65).

Change Refresh Interval -Select how frequently you want the client displayupdated.

Refresh List -Update the client display immediately.

Actions Menu

To view available actions for a client, select its icon, then select theActionsmenu. Theactions displayed are dependent on the status of the client, so all actions may not beavailable. You can use the following actions to manage clients:


View Install History... -Lists details of all successfully installed clients.

Boot Client - Boots the selected client If no client is selected one will be prompted


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Boot Client... - Boots the selected client. If no client is selected, one will be promptedfor.

Add New Client for Recovery... -Selects a client to be recovered. For more

information, seeAdding Clients for Recovery (page 274). Run Tutorial/Server Setup... -Displays the Welcome dialog box. From there, youcan run theTutorial and Demo, or click Server Setup... to launch the Server SetupWizard.

Client Status... -The status of the selected client is polled and displayed, as inFigure 1-4 (page 37).

Figure 1-4 Client

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