Xerox t 180 manual Performing an offline update sysgen, Choosing a sysgen command

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SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES

Performing an offline update sysgen

Use the information given below when performing a offline update sysgen.

When to use An offline update sysgen is normally performed for the following purposes:

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To add major new features to the existing operating system

To replace the existing version of the operating system with a new version.

Note: When performing an offline (tape) sysgen, make sure the system is offline.

No disk format required System disks are not formatted prior to an update sysgen, so user files need not be backed up as long as there is sufficient room on the disks to generate the new system.

Choosing a sysgen command

There are two types of sysgen commands. The following informations describes each and when to use.

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The SYSGEN command updates system files from a system software tape (SST) or cartridge, and gives you the option of making configuration changes, deleting the accounting file, and recompiling the font files.

The AUTO command updates system files from either a SST or a SSC. It enables you to recompile the font files. There is no configuration update, and the account file is saved automatically.

Note: If you invoke any one of these commands after a FORMAT command, a full sysgen is performed.

Offline update sysgen procedure summary

The following steps are used to perform an update sysgen.

Step 1. Load the sysgen processor into main memory. If you are installing a new version of the operating system, make sure to load the new sysgen processor.

Step 2. Install the new OSS using either the SYSGEN or AUTO command.

Step 3. Apply patches.

Note: An update sysgen resets the patch history file.

XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE

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Contents April 1998 721P85510 Page Related Publications Number Related publicationsXerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide Table of Contents Index About the reference set Chapter ContentIntroduction Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Document Set Font Library Font User Guide Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Forms Creation GuideBold Document conventionsIntroduction Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide Xii Types of sysgen Sysgen type Purpose Sysgen overviewOSS software OSS software item Function Information you need for full or update sysgen Resource and information checklistPage Sysgen Command menu Sysgen commandsCommand functions Sysgen Command menuCommand Function Sysgen commandsSYS Sysg Sysge Entering and abbreviating commandsPage Sysgen process Stage Description Sample system configurationsSystem Configuration Sample ConfigurationMachine Type DP180 LPS CPU Memory = 1024KSample configuration options menu Configuration menuOption Description Sample configurationsGerman EnglishFrench Dutch’Y’ or ’N’ Does this System have a Raster Image PROCESSOR? EnterType the RIP Unit Numbers Enter Options RIP x is not in the System Please ConfirmSysgen parameters Command DescriptionAdditional sysgen parameters Page PC UI software loading procedure summary Sysgen and sysgen-related proceduresPrecautions Materials required System UI diskette Installing and upgrading System UI softwareInstalling or upgrading System UI dialog Performing a full sysgen Choosing a format commandFull sysgen procedure Full sysgen procedure summarySteps to perform a full sysgen Step Action System responseFormat Options Scsi FORMAT/ERASE Version XX RunningDP0 Confirm Y/N Steps to perform a full sysgen Action System responseSteps to perform a full sysgen Step Action System response System ID is Sysgen program runningDo you want to enter a new system id? Enter system ID of up to 30 charactersShould sysgen read from host or tape? ’h’ or Creating file DISPCF.SYS on driveReading files from tape/host is displayed Creating file xxxxxx.yyy on drive nAre the Date and Time Correct AS TerminalDisplayed Y/N? PATCH-ID InvokesThis chapter This completes a full sysgen Offline update sysgen procedure summary Performing an offline update sysgenChoosing a sysgen command Auto command Steps to perform an offline update sysgen usingOperating System Do you wish to continue auto sysgenCreating file xxxxxx.yyy on drive d This will be an auto sysgenXxxxxx is the system file name Yyy is the system file type,IF1100 Font family specific font family This TIME? Y/NIFU Ipfnts Ipfnts Sysgen command Do you wish to make any changes? Enter ’y’ Do you want to save the accounting file?Should sysgen read from host or tape? ’h’ or ’t’Only Enter patch ID’s or press Enter Applying sysgen patchesMER001 Patch to allow Mergenthaler fonts AT this TIME? Y/N Would YOU Like to Compile the .IMP FilesOnline update sysgen procedure summary Performing an online update sysgenSteps to perform an online update sysgen Steps to perform an online update sysgenCopy user files from host to disk ’n’Enter y or n Enter y or ’nMade? Enter y or n Or tEnd of tape found. Is another tape to be Waiting to read files from hostSent? ’y’ or ’n’ Vary offline at host. Then enter ’C’PATCH-ID This chapter This completes online sysgen Performing a mini sysgen Mini sysgen procedure summarySteps to perform a mini sysgen OS1000 Ready For Commands Hhmmss Steps to format a system disk Formatting a system diskDisk formatting summary Steps to erase a disk Erasing a system diskDisk erasing summary Steps for loading incremental patches End of tape read OS1000 Ready for Commands HhmmssSteps for loading incremental patches System will Rollover in 1 SECSample JCL for transmission of system software tapes Table A-1.Sample JCL using the IebgenerPage Glossary Glossary GLOSSARY-3 GLOSSARY-4 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-5 GLOSSARY-6 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-7 GLOSSARY-8 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-9 GLOSSARY-10 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-11 GLOSSARY-12 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-13 GLOSSARY-14 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-15 GLOSSARY-16 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-17 GLOSSARY-18 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-19 GLOSSARY-20 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-21 GLOSSARY-22 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-23 GLOSSARY-24 Xerox Docuprint 180 LPS System Generation Guide GLOSSARY-25 Ips GsmHpos GLOSSARY-27 Sci PpmSpi SysgenGLOSSARY-29 Page Index Index

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