SYSGEN AND
Performing an online update sysgen
Use the following procedure when performing an online update sysgen.
When to use You can use the SYSGEN command to download SST files from a host computer to an
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To add major new features to the existing operating system
To replace the existing version of the operating system with a new version.
No disk format required System disks are not formatted prior to an update sysgen. You do not need to back up your files as long as there is sufficient
room on the disks to generate the new system.
Online update sysgen procedure summary
Use the following procedure when performing a online update sysgen.
Step 1. Load the current sysgen processor into main memory.
Step 2. Use a SYSGEN command to download the new sysgen processor into the main memory.
Step 3. Use another SYSGEN command to download system files that are then used by the processor to build the new operating system.
Step 4. Apply patches.
Note: An update sysgen resets the patch history file.
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