4.Verify the syntax of the configuration files listed in the INDEX file.

# instl_adm -T

Fix any errors found by instl_adm and repeat the instl_adm -Tto verify any changes.

5.Ensure the NFS file system is exported correctly. In the sw_source clause above, we specified the location of the golden archive to be a file on an NFS server. You must ensure clients have access to this directory on the Ignite-UX server.

Ignite-UX automatically tries to export /var/opt/ignite/clients for its use. In our example, /var/opt/ignite/archives/Rel_B.11.11 must also be exported because that is where we placed the golden archive.

On HP-UX 11i v3 Ignite-UX servers:

To view the current status, use the following command.

#share

Edit the /etc/dfs/dfstab file and add the following lines:

share -F nfs -o anon=2 /var/opt/ignite/clients

share -F nfs -o anon=2,ro /var/opt/ignite/archives/Rel_B.11.11

Run the following command to share all the NFS file systems.

#shareall -F nfs

On HP-UX 11i v1 and 11i v2 Ignite-UX servers:

To view the current status, use the following command.

#exportfs -v

Edit the /etc/exports file and add the following lines:

/var/opt/ignite/clients -anon=2 /var/opt/ignite/archives/Rel_B.11.11 -ro,anon=2

Run the following command to export all directories listed in /etc/exports.

#exportfs -av

See dfstab(4) or exportfs(4) for more information.

Creating and using golden images using GUI and CLI

Creating golden image using GUI

Ignite-UX enables you to create golden images using the GUI and store them on the Ignite-UX server system.

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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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For storage management, HP-UX offers tools that enable easy setup and management of Logical Volume Managers (LVM). This allows simplified disk space allocation and management, ensuring that critical applications have the necessary resources without manual intervention.

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