HP OpenVMS 8.x manual Installing the OpenVMS Operating System, Installation Tasks

3 Installing the OpenVMS Operating System

This chapter explains how to install the OpenVMS I64 Version 8.3-1H1 operating system. It includes sample output similar to what you might see during an installation and explains how to respond to the prompts.

If you purchased a system with the operating system preinstalled, then most of the information in this chapter does not apply. The first time you power up your preinstalled system, you are prompted to enter only the information necessary to customize your installation. See the documentation provided with your system.

This chapter includes the procedures for booting the OpenVMS operating system kit. Information about setting up and booting Itanium-based systems is located in Appendix A (page 149)If you are installing OpenVMS for the first time, see this appendix..

NOTE: Before you install the OpenVMS operating system, ensure that the correct version of firmware is running in your computer. For I64 system firmware, see Section 1.3.4 (page 29).

This chapter is organized into sections and steps that describe the major tasks for installing OpenVMS, in the order in which these tasks must be performed. Section 3.1 (page 49) includes a checklist that you can use to make sure you perform all the installation tasks described in this chapter.

3.1 Installation Tasks

Use the checklist in Table 3-1to ensure that you perform all necessary installation tasks.

Table 3-1 Installation Checklist

	Task	Section
□	Boot the OpenVMS operating system media.	Section 3.2 (page 49)

□Install the OpenVMS operating system onto a system disk. Section 3.3 (page 52)

□	Boot the OpenVMS system disk.	Section 3.4 (page 72)
□	Join the OpenVMS Cluster (optional).	Section 3.5 (page 74)
□	Run AUTOGEN.	Section 3.6 (page 75)
□	Reboot the operating system after AUTOGEN completes (this	Section 3.7 (page 75)
	should occur automatically).
□	Log in to the SYSTEM account.	Section 3.8 (page 76)
□	Perform postinstallation tasks, as necessary.	Chapter 7 (page 113)

3.2 Booting the OpenVMS Operating System Media

The OpenVMS Version 8.3-1H1 operating system includes procedures and tools (such as the PCSI utility) that enable you to install the operating system easily. These tools are available once you boot the system properly.

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