Installing and Updating System Requirements
System Requirements
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Update Disk Space Requirements
To ensure a successful update to HP-UX 11i v2, you will need to make
sure that you have at least as much disk space allocated to the file
partitions listed in Table 3-1, and each partition (most importantly,
/usr,/opt and /var) has at least 10-20% free space to allow for any
growth. Additionally, make sure that you have at least 1 GB allocated for
/swap.
How to Plan Your Disk Space Needs
This section provides hints and information to help you determine your
disk needs for HP-UX 11i v2. If you need more disk space, be sure to
order the equipment and plan on installing it after backing up your
current system.
Planning Hints
• Record the hardware path to the DVD drive.
• Develop a clear configuration plan, including:
— File system sizes
—Swap space size
— Dump device
— Disk and file-system parameters
— Mirroring information
• If installing application programs other than those supplied within
an HP-UX 11i v2 Operating Environment (OE), consider the vendor’s
size recommendations.
• When planning disk space, refer to these books:
— Managing Systems and Workgroups: A Guide for HP-UX System
Administrators — This manual is available on the Instant
Information DVD and the web:
http://docs.hp.com
— Disk and File Management Tasks on HP-UX — Prentice-Hall
Hewlett-Packard Professional Books, 1997.
