4.When an Ignite-UX server responds, the installation begins with the following query: hpux KernelPrompt "Choose Operating System to Install :"

1.target OS is B.11.11

2.target OS is B.11.23 PA

3.target OS is B.11.31 PA

4.Exit

Choose an operating system to install that your hardware supports :

Select the operating system version that you want to install on the client by typing the appropriate number, and then press Enter to continue the installation.

After booting the system, see “Installing HP-UX from the client console” (page 105) for information on configuring the HP-UX installation from the client console.

Booting Itanium-based clients using the network

This section describes how to boot HP-UX on Itanium-based clients from an Ignite-UX server using the network.

See the "Preparing the client for installation " section for important notes.

1.Cycle the power (perform a cold reset) on the client to bring it to a known state.

NOTE: If you have the AUTOBOOT flag set, you must interrupt the boot sequence by pressing Esc when the Processor Dependent Code offers the opportunity with this message:

Press Any Key to interrupt Autoboot

Next, you will need to enter exit at the prompt to invoke the extensible firmware interface (EFI) Boot Manager menu.

For detailed information regarding the boot sequence, see the HP-UX System Administrator’s Guide for HP-UX 11i v3, or Managing Systems and Workgroups: A Guide for HP-UX System Administrators, and the hardware documentation for your system.

During the boot sequence, status messages are displayed on the client console. Depending on what type of machine, server or workstation model, the EFI Boot Manager menu appears and looks similar to:

EFI Boot Manager ver 1.10 [14.60]

Please select a boot option

HP-UX Primary Boot: 0/2/2/0.0.0.0

EFI Shell [Built-in]

Boot option maintenance menu

Security/Password Menu

Use ^ and v to change option(s). Use Enter to select an option

TIP: On some machines, the up-arrow and down-arrow keys may not work. If this is the case, you can use Shift-6 (^) for up and v for down.

2.Select Boot option maintenance menu using the up and down arrows, which advances you to the EFI Boot Maintenance Manager Main Menu, similar to the following example:

EFI Boot Maintenance Manager ver 1.10 [14.60] Main Menu. Select an Operation

Boot from a File

Add a Boot Option

Delete Boot Option(s)

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UX System Management Software specifications

HP-UX System Management Software is a robust suite of tools designed to facilitate the administration and management of HP's Unix-based operating system, HP-UX. As organizations increasingly rely on mission-critical applications, the need for a reliable and efficient management solution becomes paramount. HP-UX provides a comprehensive understanding of system performance, resource utilization, and enterprise-wide configuration, all while maintaining high availability and security.

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