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how to manageyour HP-UXsoftware updates

december 2003

HP-UX 11.0/11i for hp9000 workstations and servers

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Dear Customer,

We are pleased to present to you our HP-UXsoftware updates brochure of December 2003.This brochure contains all the information you needabout HP-UX products - applications, patches,technical support availability dates and more.This invaluable tool provides assistance and adviceto help you manage your application and operatingsystem updates effectively.

We aim to tailor our service to your requirements,so don't hesitate to share your comments, remarksand suggestions with us.

• by mail:[email protected]

• at the following address:HP Centre de compétences FranceEmea Software Supply SolutionsCustomer Relationship Services - Case courrier 6538049 Grenoble CEDEX 9

We thank you for your confidence in us and hopeyou enjoy reading our brochure.

Yours Faithfully,

HP Company

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important news you need to know about . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Enhanced IT Resource Center (ITRC) Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8New Operating Environment Release Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9HP-UX 11.0 Discontinuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

HP-UX 11.0/11i Application Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Product summaries for December 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Licensing information for December 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14New and updated application product list for December 2003 . . . . .15

HP-UX 11i Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19What's New in the December 2003 Release? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Updated for December 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Products removal, discontinuance and replacement plan . . . . . . . . . .24

HP-UX 11.0/11i Support Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Latest release of HP-UX Support Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26HP-UX 11.0 Support Plus CD-Rom content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28HP-UX 11.i Support Plus CD-Rom content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Requesting HP-UX Support Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Important news you need to know about

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Enhanced IT Resource Center (ITRC)Capabilities

HP has enhanced its IT ResourceCenter (ITRC) web site's onlinesoftware update ordering andmanagement capabilities. If yoursupport agreements, with softwareupdate support, are registered andlinked with the ITRC you can nowuse Software Update Manager(SUM) with no additional enrollmentsteps.

Be informed of upcoming releaseswithin 24 hours. When you select toreceive e-mail notifications you willbe informed of new releases severaldays sooner than your current notifi-cation method. To receive e-mailnotifications, select the "managesoftware notification" link from theSUM home page.

In addition, when you use SUM tomanage your IT infrastructure, youcan:• manage multiple support agree-

ments concurrently• manage your software update

notification method- select the e-mail notification

option to eliminate hardcopynotification and learn of software updates sooner

- consolidate your softwareupdate notifications when youselect e-mail notification

- eliminate delays in physical/paper ordering and processing

• download software and docu-mentation for entitled updates- can download and obtain

physical media- have multiple quantities

available per release whendownloaded

• request physical delivery ofsoftware updates online- view status of online software

update requests- view online request history

• view software support deliverablesand your user profile

• provide on-line feedback

To enroll in this online application,which is available with noadditional cost to you, go to:

http://www.itrc.hp.com and click in“Software Update Manager”hyperlink.

Important news you need to know about

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New OperatingEnvironment ReleaseStrategy

Starting with the March 2004release, we will not besystematically updating the OEmedia every quarter. This does notaffect the application releases,which will still remain on a quarterlycycle. For March 2004, we will beupdating the 11.23 OE media(DVDs) and not the 11.11 OE media(CDs and DVDs). For June 2004,the plan is to update the 11.11 OEmedia and not the 11.23 OE media.The Quality Packs and HWEbundles will also roll on this cyclewith the appropriate OE change.We will communicate informationon the plans for September andDecember 2004 through our onlinecommunication at http://www.software.hp.com/RELEASES-MEDIA/ in March 2004.

HP-UX 11.0Discontinuance

While HP will no longer refresh HP-UX 11.0 Support Plus bundles afterMarch 2004, you can still obtainthem from the Software Depot athttp://www.software.hp.com.Also, HP will continue to providenew and recommended HP-UX 11.0patches, as well as updatedinformation about the patches in theMarch 2004 bundles, at the ITRCResource Center. The URL is:http://itrc.hp.com. For Europe, theURL is: http://Europe.itrc.hp.com.

The free HP-UX 11.0 applicationproducts will also be available fordownload from the Software Depotat http://www.software.hp.comafter March 2004 for limited time.

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HP-UX 11.0/11iApplication Release

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Product summariesFor December 2003

This release provides you withthe latest versions of applications forthe 11.0 and 11i OperatingEnvironment.

You are entitled to receive one of thisrelease if one or more of yourproducts under support contract hasbeen updated.

If you wish more information aboutsoftware updates or supportmatrices for HP-UX applicationreleases, please access thefollowing url:http://www.software.hp.com/RELEASES-MEDIA/

CIFS-Server Product(s):

HP CIFS Server provides HP-UXinteroperability with MicrosoftWindows environments byproviding remote file sharing, printeraccess and authentication servicesbetween HP-UX servers andWindows clients. HP CIFS Server isbased on the open source software

Samba that implements Microsoft'sCommon Internet File Systemprotocol (CIFS). HP adds industry-leading service and support, andsupplies integration with core HP-UXservices such as MC/ServiceGuard.

Reason to update: • Source code base update from

Samba 2.2.5 to Samba 2.2.8a

Update applies to:• System Admins maintaining HP-UX

software versions

HP-UX 11.0/11iApplication Release

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Product Description Platform VersionB8725AA CIFS/9000 Server 700,800 11.0 B8725AA CIFS/9000 Server 700,800 11.11

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GPS Product(s):

Software Package Builder (SPB)provides a visual method to createand edit software packages usingthe Software Distributor (SD)package format. Once software ispackaged, it can easily betransferred to a distribution media,mass produced, and installed byadministrators.

SPB provides a window into thesoftware package structure showingattributes that can be set for eachsoftware element. SPB loadspackaging policy rules andvalidates attribute values againstthese rules. The SPB command lineinterface (CLI) can also performvalidation of software packageattributes against policies and canbe added to an automated processfor editing and validation of a PSF.Whether you are new to packagingor an experienced packager, SPBcan help you.

Features of SPB include:

• A graphical user interface (GUI)for creating product specificationfiles (PSF) in SD format

• A command line interface (CLI) forediting and validating the PSFautomatically as part of a nightlybuild process

• A set of packaging policy rules forvalidating a software package'suse of legal SD syntax

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Product Description Platform VersionSwPkgBu SBP 11.11 700,800 11.11

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Some applications requirecodeword certificate to unlock thesoftware.The password is supplied with yoursoftware shipment or for someproducts you will receive a"password request form" enclosedwith your shipment asking you to:1. Generate it on line on Software

License Manager2. Generate it on line on Web ware3. View it on line thru Software

Update Manager4. Contact HP Licensing Services5. Contact Password Center

Your HP US licensing contact:Hewlett-Packard CompanyHP Licensing Services NorthAmericaPhone: +1(650) 960-5111or (800) 538-1733Fax: +1(650) 960-5670or (800) 541-2633E-mail: [email protected] hours: Monday to Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm PST

Your HP European licensing contact:Hewlett-Packard IrelandHP Licensing Services IrelandPhone: +353 (0)91 75 40 06Fax: +353 (0)91 70 1002E-mail: [email protected] hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm GMT

Your HP Asia Pacific contact:Hewlett-Packard JapanHP Licensing Services JapanPhone: 0120.42.1231 (InsideJapan)or 0426.48.9310 (Inside Japan)or +81. 426.48.9312 (OutsideJapan)Fax: 0 120.52.1231 (Inside Japan)or +81 426.39.4983 (OutsideJapan)E-mail: [email protected] hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm GMT+9

Licensing information for December 2003

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New and updated application product list for December 2003

Workstation platform

Base Category (1) Description Product Number Version Update/New (2)

11.0 OTHER CIFS/9000 Server B8725AA A.01.10 Update 11.0 OTHER Glance + M/M B3691AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.0 OTHER Glance + Pak B3699AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.0 OTHER HP-UX Host IDS J5083AA A.02.02.16 Update 11.0 NETWORKING HP-UX IPSec J4256AA A.01.05 Update 11.0 OTHER IPFilter/9000 B9901AA A.03.05.08 Update 11.0 OTHER Ignite-UX B5725AA B.5.1.33 Update 11.0 OTHER MWA Wk M/M B4965AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.0 OTHER Mozilla MOZILLA 1.4.0.00.00 Update 11.0 OTHER Mozilla Source MOZILLAsrc 1.4.0.00.00 Update 11.0 OTHER Secure Shell T1471AA A.03.61.002 Update 11.11 OTHER CIFS/9000 Server B8725AA A.01.10 Update 11.11 NETWORKING GbE PCI 1000B-T GigEther-00 B.11.11.19 Update 11.11 NETWORKING GbE PCI 1000B-T GigEther-01 B.11.11.11 Update 11.11 OTHER Glance + M/M B3691AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.11 OTHER Glance + Pak B3699AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.11 OTHER GraphicsTechCom B6268AA B.11.11.12. Update 11.11 OTHER HP MPI B6060BA B.11.11.13 Update 11.11 OTHER HP-UX Host IDS J5083AA B.02.02.16 Update 11.11 NETWORKING HP-UX IPSec J4256AA A.01.07 Update 11.11 OTHER IPFilter/9000 B9901AA A.03.05.08 Update 11.11 OTHER Ignite-UX B5725AA B.5.1.33 Update 11.11 OTHER MWA Wk M/M B4965AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.11 OTHER Mozilla MOZILLA 1.4.0.00.00 Update 11.11 OTHER Mozilla Source MOZILLAsrc 1.4.0.00.00 Update 11.11 OTHER SBP 11.11 SwPkgBuilder A.01.00.04 Update 11.11 NETWORKING SCSI U320 scsiU320-00 B.11.11.00 New 11.11 OTHER Secure Shell T1471AA A.03.61.002 Update 11.11 OTHER SysMgmtAgent B8339BA B.03.00.04 Update 11.11 OTHER VisualConf/UX B7580AA B.11.11.14. Update

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Server Platform

Base Category (1) Description Product Number Version Update/New (2)

11.0 OTHER CIFS/9000 Server B8725AA A.01.10 Update 11.0 OTHER DB Pak 2000 B7324AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.0 OTHER Glance + M/M B3693AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.0 OTHER Glance + Pak B3701AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.0 OTHER HP-UX Host IDS J5083AA A.02.02.16 Update 11.0 NETWORKING HP-UX IPSec J4256AA A.01.05 Update 11.0 OTHER IPFilter/9000 B9901AA A.03.05.08 Update 11.0 OTHER Ignite-UX B5725AA B.5.1.33 Update 11.0 OTHER MWA Svr M/M B4967AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.0 OTHER Mozilla MOZILLA 1.4.0.00.00 Update 11.0 OTHER Mozilla Source MOZILLAsrc 1.4.0.00.00 Update 11.0 OTHER Secure Shell T1471AA A.03.61.002 Update 11.0 OTHER WBEM SDK SW/Doc T1434BA A.01.05.08 Update 11.0 OTHER WBEM Ser SW/Doc B8465BA A.01.05.08 Update 11.11 OTHER CIFS/9000 Server B8725AA A.01.10 Update 11.11 NETWORKING Dual Gbe S/W IEther-00 B.11.11.04 Update 11.11 OTHER ECM Toolkit B5139DA B.02.00 Update 11.11 OTHER ECM Toolkit B5139EA B.02.00 New 11.11 NETWORKING FCD PCI-X Adaptr FibrChanl-01 B.11.11.02 Update 11.11 NETWORKING GbE PCI 1000B-T GigEther-00 B.11.11.19 Update 11.11 NETWORKING GbE PCI 1000B-T GigEther-01 B.11.11.11 Update 11.11 OTHER Glance + M/M B3693AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.11 OTHER Glance + Pak B3701AA C.03.72.00 Update 11.11 OTHER HP MPI B6060BA B.11.11.13 Update 11.11 OTHER HP Online JFS B3929DA 3.5-ga15-01 New 11.11 OTHER HP-UX Host IDS J5083AA B.02.02.16 Update 11.11 NETWORKING HP-UX IPSec J4256AA A.01.07 Update 11.11 OTHER IPFilter/9000 B9901AA A.03.05.08 Update 11.11 OTHER Ignite-UX B5725AA B.5.1.33 Update 11.11 OTHER MWA Svr M/M B4967AA C.03.72.00 Update

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Server Platform

Base Category (1) Description Product Number Version Update/New (2)

11.11 OTHER Mozilla MOZILLA 1.4.0.00.00 Update 11.11 OTHER Mozilla Source MOZILLAsrc 1.4.0.00.00 Update 11.11 CORE ParMgr B6826AA B.11.11.01. Update 11.11 OTHER PayPerUse T2351AA B.06.03 Update 11.11 NETWORKING RAID160 software RAID-01 B.11.11.02 Update 11.11 OTHER SBP 11.11 SwPkgBuilder A.01.00.04 Update 11.11 NETWORKING SCSI U320 scsiU320-00 B.11.11.00 New 11.11 OTHER Secure Shell T1471AA A.03.61.002 Update 11.11 OTHER SysMgmtAgent B8339BA B.03.00.04 Update 11.11 OTHER WBEM SDK SW/Doc T1434BA A.01.05.08 Update 11.11 OTHER WBEM Ser SW/Doc B8465BA A.01.05.08 Update 11.11 OTHER iCOD SW B9073BA B.06.00 New

(1) Category: • language

Application associated with compi-lers.

• networkingSoftware driver products that havehardware cards.

• caseComputer Aided SoftwareEngineering: it is a computer methodto organize software.

• otherSoftware products not “language”and“networking”.

(2) Update:You may have already received thisproduct in a standalone CD, and it isincluded in this Application release asan update.

New:Your product is new to the OperatingSystem (OS) stream or platform(Workstation and/or Server) and isincluded in this Application release forthe first time.

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HP-UX 11iOperating Environment

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What's New in the December 2003 Release?

HP is pleased to announce the latestrelease of HP-UX OperatingEnvironment Update. If you need detailed information onthe changes in the December 2003HP-UX Operating Environment, youcan visit the web site: http://docs.hp.com go to “HP-UX11i v1 Operating Environments”and click on “Release Notes” link.

Updates to the HP-UX 11i Version1.0 in December 2003

nPartition (Hard Partition) Systems• Hard Partitions now supported on

rp8420, rp7420, and SuperdomesSD16A, SD32A, and SD64A.

• Partition Manager updated toversion B.11.11.01.07 toincorporate a defect fix.

Workstation/Server Specific Infor-mation• Hardware Enablement Program

updated install kernels to support Rock Ridge extension for ISO-9660 format; enabled support for new PA-8800 servers; qualified support for new slim opticaldevices for J6X00 workstations;enabled correct density and compression for several tape

drives; added support for newI/O cards.

• Supported systems now includehp 9000 rp3440, hp 9000rp4440, hp 9000 rp8420 server,hp 9000 rp7420 server, hp 9000Superdome SD16A, hp 9000Superdome SD32A, hp 9000Superdome SD64A.

HP-UX 11i Version 1.0 OperatingEnvironment Applications • Codeword iCOD added as an

always-installed product. • Enterprise Cluster Master (ECM)

Toolkit updated to versionB.02.00 with additions andenhancements.

• GlancePlus Pak updated toversion C.03.72.00 to incorporatedefect fixes.

• Graphics and Technical ComputerEnvironment bundle (B6268AA)updated to version B.11.11.12.03to incorporate defect fixes.

• HP CIFS Server updated to 2.2g(version A.01.10) with defectfixes and new enhancements.

• HP Message-Passing Interface(MPI) updated to version 2.0 withnew features, including MPI-2Standard functionality.

HP-UX 11iOperating Environment

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• HP Visualize Conference updatedto version 1.5 to support theXFree86 X server.

• HP WBEM Services for HP-UX, version A.01.05, now included asa default-installed product on the OE media.

• HP-UX HIDS updated to version2.2 as a maintenance release.

• HP-UX IPFilter updated to versionA.03.05.08 with defect fixes to the product and the documentation.

• Ignite-UX install environment enhanced to include the GigabitEthernet libraries to allow lanadminto configure these networkinterfaces during installation.

• Mozilla Application Suite updated to version 1.4 with newfunctionality, defect fixes, and performance improvements.

• Pay Per Use updated to versionB.06.03 to incorporate a security improvement.

• SCM updated to version03.00.04 to include Java SDK version 1.4.1.04.

• Software Package Builderupdated to version A.01.00.04 toallow the use of OR relationshipswhen setting corequisite and prerequisite dependencies.

Networking and Mass StorageDrivers • Fibre Channel fcd driver updated

to support the new A9782A andA9784A Fibre Channel/GigabitEthernet Combo HBAs.

• Gigabit Ethernet driver iether nowsupports the PCI-X 2-Port 1000Base-SX (fiber-based) card(A7011A) and the PCI-X 2-Port1000Base-T (copper-based) card(A7012A).

• Gigabit Ethernet driver gelanupdated to incorporate defect fixes.

• Gigabit Ethernet driver igelanupdated to incorporate defect fixes.

• The Gigabit Ethernet driversupdated to support various newsystems and system upgrades including the rp4440, rp8620,rp7420, and rx2600.

• HP RAID160 SA Controller driverupdated to improve diagnostic capabilities.

• The scsiU320-00 bundle added to provide the always-installed drivermpt for the HP A7173A PCI-XDual Channel Ultra320 SCSI HostBus Adapter.

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Installation• Update-UX updated to incorporate

defect fixes and to supportchanges to the Operating Envi-ronments.

New and Changed InternationalizationFeatures• Several commands, library

routines and lp model files that implement internationalization functionality are deprecated.

HP-UX Hardware Enablement(HWEnable11i)The Hardware Enablement (HWE)Program releases a quarterly updateof the HWEnable11i Patch Bundle,the HP-UX Support Tools, and otherHP-UX software to support thehardware used with HP-UX systems.The HWEnable11i bundle and theHP-UX Support Tools provide supportfor new and future systems, I/Oadapters, and mass-storageproducts. This HP-UX software islabeled as required, ignited on newsystems in HP manufacturing, andautomatically loaded as part of any11i OE update. It is included on the11i OE media and on the SupportPlus CD.

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• Updated install kernels to support Rock Ridge extension for ISO-9660 format.

• Enabled support for new PA-8800 servers:- A5201A - PA-8800 32-waySuperdome Enterprise Server(SD32A)

- A5202A - PA-8800 64-waySuperdome Enterprise Server (SD64A)

- A6113A - PA-8800 16-waySuperdome Enterprise Server (SD16A)

- A6912A - 16-socket PA-8800server with multiple partitions(rp8420)

- A7025A - 8-socket PA-8800 server with dual partitions(rp7420)

- A7124A - 4-socket 8-way PA-8800 server (rp4440)

- A7137A - 2-socket 4-way PA-8800 server (rp3440)

• Qualified support for new slimoptical devices for J6X00workstations:- A8069A - DVD-ROM Drive- A8070A - DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

• Enabled correct density and compression for the following tape drives:- STK 9840B, STK 9940B, andSTK 9940A

- SuperDLT 320 (257319), VS80Autoloader (C9264CB-VS80)

- VS80 tape drives (C7503A/C7504A/C7507A)

• Added support for the followingnew I/O cards:- A7011A PCI-X 1000Base-SXDual Port Adapter

- A7012A PCI-X 1000Base-T DualPort Adapter

• Updated support for followingnew I/O card:- HP A7173A PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter.The scsiU320-00 driver bundleis now available on the OE media.

The patch bundles and diagnostictools for the December 2003releases are also available from thefollowing website:http://software.hp.com/SUPPORT_PLUS/

Updated for December 2003

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Products removal, discontinuance and replacement plan

Removal of the Netscape browserfrom media

Netscape Communicator 4.x andNetscape 7 will no longer beavailable on HP Application Releasemedia or Operating Environmentmedia. The fully tested andsupported Mozilla Application Suitewill replace the Netscape browserson HP-UX. If you still would like touse the unsupported Netscapebrowsers, they are available for alimited time at http://www.hp.com/go/netscape.

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HP-UX 11.0/11iSupport Plus

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HP is pleased to announce the latestrelease of HP-UX Support Plus.These tested bundles include patchesthat fix HP-UX defects, enable newhardware, and provide diagnostictools. Support Plus is available tocustomers by request only. Pleaseuse the following information todecide whether this release is rightfor you.

Special Note

HP will offer the final Quality Pack(QPK) and Hardware Enablement(HWE) bundles for HP-UX 11.0(B.11.00) in March 2004. This is inalignment with the discontinuance ofHP-UX 11.0 on March 31, 2004.These bundles are not rolling on theDecember 2003 Support Plusrelease.

While HP will no longer refreshthese bundles after March 2004,you can still obtain them from theSupport Plus web page at: http://software.hp.com/SUPPORT_PLUS. Also, HP will continue toprovide new and recommended HP-UX 11.0 patches, as well asupdated information about the

patches in the March 2004 bundles,at the ITRC Resource Center. TheURL is: http://itrc.hp.com. ForEurope, the URL is: http://Europe.itrc.hp.com.

New in Support Plus!

HP would like to remind you that theend of service date for HP-UXPredictive Support is April 1, 2004.After this date, Predictive events forHP-UX will no longer be processed.As a part of the HP-UX PredictiveSupport discontinuance, all HP-UXPredictive Support customers areencouraged to migrate to HP InstantSupport Enterprise Edition (ISEE),HP's next generation remote supportsolution.

HP ISEE is a single, common remotesupport solution that lets youmanage supported HP-UX, MSWindows and Red Hat Linuxservers, connected peripherals, HPstorage devices, and networkinterconnect devices that spaneverything from simple configurationsto complex mission-critical ITenvironments. By providing a singleremote support solution for multiple

Latest release of HP-UX Support Plus

HP-UX 11.0/11iSupport Plus

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operating systems and devices, ISEEcan help eliminate the need for youto manage multiple support toolsacross your IT environment, thusreducing complexity and supportcost.

HP ISEE uses continuous hardwareevent monitoring and automatednotification, to proactively identifyand prevent potential criticalproblems. Through remote diagnosticscripts and vital configurationinformation collected, HP ISEEenables fast restoration of supportedsystems, storage and networkdevices.

HP encourages you to begin usingISEE as soon as possible, so that youcan reap the benefits of this newtechnology. HP ISEE A.03.00 isavailable on the December 2003release of the Support Plus media forinstallation as the bundleISEEPlatform within the HPUXAuxToolsdirectory. ISEE can also bedownloaded from: www.software.hp.com by selectingInstant Support Enterprise Editionunder the "internet ready andnetworking" section or under the"Featured Products" section. Formore information on ISEE, visithttp://www.hp.com/hps/hardware/hw_enterprise.html

If you have HP mission critical orselect network support services,contact your HP account supportteam to determine the appropriateremote support solution for yourenvironment.

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HP-UX Support Plus will be released on separate CD media, one CD forHP-UX 11.0 and one CD for HP-UX 11i.

If your hardware And you want to You should install Revision platform is an date

HP-UX Workstation Use the latest OnlineDiag bundle September or Server diagnostic tools from the depot /cdrom/ 2003

DIAGNOSTICS/B.11.00

HP-UX Server Use the latest Instant ISEEPlatform September Support Enterprise Edition (A.03.00.020) 2003

tools (requires an HP bundle from the depot / support contract) cdrom /HPUXAuxTools

HP-UX Server Prepare your server ICOD-purchase Septemberto use iCOD (Instant (B9073AA bundle) 2003

Capacity on Demand) from /cdrom/functionality DIAGNOSTICS/B.11.00

HP-UX Workstation Enable new systems Hardware Enablement Septemberor Server and supported hardware Bundle from /cdrom/ 2003

products (including I/O HWE1100adapters and devices)

HP-UX Workstation Bring all core and Quality Pack Bundle Septemberor Server graphics software to the from /cdrom/ 2003

current patch level and QPK1100install critical patches for (Updated in MarchCore, add-on I/O and and September)

networking drivers

The HP-UX 11.0 Support Plus CD-ROM contents:

HP-UX 11.0 Support PlusCD-ROM content

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If your hardware And you want to You should install Revision platform is an date

HP-UX Workstation Use the latest diagnostic OnlineDiag bundle Decemberor Server tools from the depot /cdrom/ 2003

DIAGNOSTICS/B.11.11

HP-UX Server Use the latest Instant Support ISEEPlatform DecemberEnterprise Edition tools (A.03.00.029) 2003(requires an HP support bundle from the depot /

contract) cdrom/HPUXAuxTools

HP-UX Workstation Prepare your server to use ICOD-purchase Decemberor Server iCOD (Instant Capacity on (B9073AA bundle) 2003

Demand) functionality from /cdrom/DIAGNOSTICS/B.11.11

HP-UX Workstation Prepare your server to use ICOD-utility Decemberor Server iCOD (Instant Capacity on (T1322AA bundle) 2003

Demand) functionality from /cdrom/DIAGNOSTICS/B.11.11

HP-UX Workstation Install patches for HP-UX Required 11iv1 Patch Juneor Server 11iv1 which are required to Bundle from /cdrom/ 2003

install and update the OS BUNDLE11i HP-UX Workstation Enable new systems and Hardware Enablement Decemberor HP-UX Server supported hardware products Bundle:from /cdrom/ 2003

(e.g. I/O adapters and devices) HWEnable11i

HP-UX Workstation Update HP-UX application Gold Apps Bundle Decemberor Server software (e.g. HP MC/ (GOLDAPPS11i) from / 2003

ServiceGuard product cdrom/GOLDQPK11i(Updated in Juneand December)

HP-UX Workstation Update HP-UX core software Gold Base Bundle Decemberor Server (GOLDBASE11i) from 2003

/cdrom/GOLDQPK11i(Updated in Juneand December)

The HP-UX 11iv1 Support Plus CD-ROM contents:

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HP-UX 11.i Support PlusCD-ROM content

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If you are interested in receiving thisrelease of HP-UX Support Plus onCD-ROM, please use the enclosedreply-card together with the prepaidenvelope or use one of the followingoptions.

Support Plus bundles are availableindividually from HP SoftwareDepot. The Software Depot url is:http://software.hp.com.Click on "enhancement releases".Then look for the bundles in the list.There are informational web pagesfor each bundle. You must registerand then may download any of them.

You can also order CD media throughthe HP Software Update Manager.Follow the links from the IT ResourceCenter. The url is: www.itrc.hp.com

and for Europe make sure you reachthe European website. Click on"more…" in the "maintenance /support" area. Then select "standardpatch bundles" in the "patching"area. Then select "Obtain SupportPlus from Software Update Manager."

You may also register for any of thefollowing Software Update Managerservice features:• notification of the availability of new

software update products related to your support agreement.

• information about changes to theSoftware Update Manager.

• set your preferences for e-mail andfrequency of reporting.

• view software information articleson-line in the Software UpdateManager.

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Requesting HP-UX Support Plus

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