16 Installing and configuring the product

Required HP-UX patches

HP-UX Patch ID

Description

 

 

PHKL_32430

Changes to separate vxfs symbols from libdebug.a, so that

 

symbols of VxFS 4.1and later are easily available in q4/p4.

 

 

PHKL_32431

Changes to disallow mounting of a file system on a vnode having

 

VNOMOUNT set. Enhancements for supporting quotas on large

 

uids.

 

 

PHKL_33312

LVM Cumulative Patch.

 

 

PHKL_34010

Cumulative VM Patch.

 

 

In addition to the above patches the EnableVXFS bundle needs to be installed before installing the SFCFS 5.0. This bundle is a HP bundle and contains enhancements to various commands to understand the new disk layout Version

6 and later. The EnableVXFS bundle contains the following patches:

Patch ID

Description

 

 

FSLibEnh

Enhancement to LIBC libraries to understand VxFS disk layout

 

Version 6 and later.

 

 

DiskQuota-Enh

Enhancements to various quota related commands to support

 

large uids.

 

 

FSCmdsEnh

Enhancements to the mount command to support VxFS 5.0.

 

 

Note: Install all the latest required HP-UX patches before you install SFCFS. You can use the swlist command to determine whether the correct update and patches are installed. The installation procedure terminates if the correct patches are not found. Make sure that EnableVXFS bundle has revision B.11.23.04 or later after installing the latest patches.

Patches that supersede the ones in this list. To verify that you have the latest patches, go to the Veritas support website to view the following TechNote:

http://support.veritas.com/docs/281875

Note: Most of the above patches are available in the Feature11i bundle. The Feature11i bundle and the EnableVxFS bundle are available from HP software download site http://h20293.www2.hp.com/. Search for Veritas 5.0 on this site and follow the instructions.

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Symantec manual HP-UX Patch ID Description, PHKL32430

HP-UX specifications

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Security management and reporting are also key components of Symantec HP-UX. The solution provides centralized management tools that allow administrators to monitor security status, deploy updates, and manage policy across multiple systems from a single interface. These tools enhance visibility into security incidents and enable organizations to respond promptly to potential threats.

Moreover, Symantec HP-UX offers automated updates and patch management. Regular updates are crucial for maintaining a secure environment, and the solution ensures that systems are protected against the latest vulnerabilities without requiring extensive manual intervention.

In summary, Symantec HP-UX is a powerful security solution designed for the HP-UX operating system. Its main features include advanced threat protection, data loss prevention, scalability, centralized management, and automated updates. These characteristics make it a vital tool for organizations aiming to protect their data and maintain a secure operational environment in the face of evolving cyber threats.