SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES

Performing a full sysgen

Use the information given below when performing a full sysgen.

When to use a full sysgen In the full sysgen procedure, all system disks are formatted and the operating system software is installed on the system disks. A full sysgen is normally performed in the following situations:

A new system is installed

A system disk is replaced

Read errors or other disk problems have occurred

When required for a specific system or patch.

Note: When performing an offline (tape) sysgen, make sure the system is offline.

Backing up user files It is important to back up all user files.

Caution: If the disk being formatted contains user files, be sure to back up those files before formatting because they will be deleted from the disk.

Sysgen media A full sysgen can be performed from tape, cartridge, or host. The step-by-step procedures provided in the following section are for a full sysgen from any medium.

Choosing a format command

Table 4-1 lists the differences between the FORMAT and ERASE commands used for formatting the system disks prior to sysgen.

Table 4-1.Differences between format and erase commands

FORMAT command

ERASE command

 

 

Deletes all files except

Saves both the MBAIS and

the MBAIS file

bad block files.

Performs a sector check

Does not perform a new

Flags any new bad block

sector check.

 

areas.

 

 

 

You must use when:

Use if you are confident of your

Replacing a system disk

system disk integrity.

 

Installing an additional

 

disk into the system

 

 

 

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