Xerox t 180 manual Full sysgen procedure summary, Steps to perform a full sysgen, Qic

SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES

Full sysgen procedure summary

Use the following procedure when performing a full sysgen.

Step 1. Back up any user files residing on the disks to be formatted

Step 2. Load the sysgen processor into the main memory.

Step 3. Use either the FORMAT or the ERASE command to format the system disks. Refer to the comparison Table 4-1 and the “Formatting a system disk” or “Erasing a system disk” procedure later in this chapter.

Step 4. Install the new operating system software (OSS) using the SYSGEN command.

a.Define the system configuration

b.Load the operating system software

c.Apply system patches (automatic)

Full sysgen procedure

	The following table lists the steps used to perform a full sysgen.
	Table 4-2.Steps to perform a full sysgen
Step	Action	System response
1.	Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the
	selected peripheral device.
2.	Press the Boot button.	PC UI:
		The Boot menu window displays:
		Operating	System
		System Disk
		Reel to Reel
		QIC
		18/36 Track Tape
3.	PC UI:
	Select your choice of sysgen media with the	The command menu displays:
	mouse.
		COMMANDS	Display Commands
		BOOT	Boot the operating system
		SYSGEN	Build or update system files on
			disk from tape or host
		FORMAT	Format and initialize disk pack
		HOSTCOPY	Copy user files from host to
			disk
		AUTO	Auto Sysgen
		MINI	Configuration change only
		ERASE	Erase all files.

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