Topics Covered in this Chapter

We'll cover several topics related to installing HP-UX in this chapter. These topics are covered in the order in which you would install the software when initially loading your system:

• Background on HP-UX 11i Operating Environments .

• Installing the HP-UX 11i Operating Environment .

• Setting system parameters at the time of first boot after loading HP-UX 11i with set_parms .

• Viewing Mission Critical Operating Environment components and installing application software with Software Distributor.

• Download and install select patches on your system.

• Software Distributor background.

You would typically load software in the order shown above: install the base Operating Environment ; boot your system and use set_parms ; load application software; and finally, download and install select patches.