1 Ignite-UX Overview

Welcome to Ignite-UX!

This chapter contains information for new and experienced users alike.

Introductory information:

•“Ignite-UX Features” (page 10)

•“Getting the Ignite-UX Software ” (page 12)

•“Ignite-UX Commands and Manpages” (page 13)

•“Introduction to the Ignite-UX Graphical User Interface” (page 14) Details about Ignite-UX:

•“How Ignite Works” (page 17)

•“Ignite-UX Server Requirements” (page 21)

•“Supported Peripherals ” (page 23)

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 GUI is provided to run 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 different clients.

Easy-to-Use GUI

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

Terminal User Interface

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

Command Line Interface

Commands that power Ignite-UX can be executed directly from the operating system's command shell on an Ignite-UX server or client. For the list of commands, see “Ignite-UX Commands and Manpages” (page 13).

Multi-Sourced Installations

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

Multiple Archive Formats

Ignite-UX supports tar, cpio, and pax format archives. (To use the pax format with 11i v2, you must have the PAX-Enh™ product installed. The pax format is not available for 11i v1.) Tools are provided to help you create a golden image if you wish to install from an archive. You can use one archive along with one or more depots containing patches or additional software.

10 Ignite-UX Overview