1 Ignite-UX overview
Welcome to Ignite-UX!
This chapter contains information for new and experienced users alike.
Introductory information:
•“Ignite-UX features” (page 11)
•“Getting the Ignite-UX software ” (page 13)
•“Ignite-UX commands and manpages” (page 14)
•“Introduction to the Ignite-UX GUI” (page 15) Details about Ignite-UX:
•“How Ignite works” (page 18)
•“Ignite-UX server requirements” (page 22)
•“Supported peripherals ” (page 24)
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 14).
Multi-sourced installations
Installations can use multiple Software Distributor (SD) depots in a single installation session. For example, you can 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.
