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Automating Installations With RoboInst
Automating Installations With RoboInst

abbreviating commands
Using Command Shortcuts

admin command
Main Menu Commands

administration, system
documentation
Related Documentation

Administrative Commands menu
commands (illustration)
Using the Administrative Commands Menu
functions
Using the Administrative Commands Menu
hidden commands
Displaying Hidden Commands
reference
Main Menu Commands

applications, license file database for
The License File Database for SGI Applications

archive corrupt error
Archive Corrupt Errors

automatic
selection of subsystems
Main Menu Commands

automatic initialization
Automatic Initialization
Automatic Initialization Functions

automatic installation
Installing Software Noninteractively
Automating Installations With RoboInst

automatic miniroot installation
Automating Installations With RoboInst

automatic selections
during initialization
Automatic Initialization Functions
for hardware changes
Reinstalling the Same Software
in Inst sessions
Accepting Automatic Selections
in noninteractive installations
Installing Software Noninteractively
in software upgrades
Installing Maintenance and Feature Releases
on empty systems
Preliminary Selections
turning off
Turning Off Initial Selection of Subsystems

autoselect option of set
Main Menu Commands

autoselect preference, of set command
Turning Off Initial Selection of Subsystems

auxiliary commands
Main Menu Commands

backing up targets
Backing Up the Target Systems

base release
Software Release Types

boot PROM Monitor command
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

boot server
About Miniroot Installations
How RoboInst Works
The Client System List
Configuration Server Setup

BOOTP
Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
Boot Server Setup

bootp command
Checking Network Connections

bootp errors
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

bootp forwarding
default setting
Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
enabling
Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers

CD-ROM drive
controller and unit number
Creating Distribution Directories
creating a directory for
Creating Distribution Directories
device numbers
Getting CD-ROM Device Numbers
stopping daemon
Creating Distribution Directories

CDs
ejecting
Creating Distribution Directories
Creating Distribution Directories
mounting
Creating Distribution Directories
organizing for installation
Opening Multiple Distributions

checkpoint restart
file
If Inst Is Interrupted
handling failures
If a Checkpoint Restart Fails
session recovery
Completing a Checkpoint Restart

chroot command
Administrative Menu Commands

clean command (obsolete)
Administrative Menu Commands

close command
Main Menu Commands

command reference
Inst Quick Reference

commands
abbreviating names
Abbreviating Command Names
entering by number
Giving Commands by Number
hidden
Displaying Hidden Commands
keywords in entries
Using Keywords as Arguments
product and image names in entries
Using Product and Image Names
reference
Inst Quick Reference
shortcuts
Using Command Shortcuts
View menu
Using the View Commands Menu
wildcards
Using Wildcards in Subsystem Names
wildcards in entries
Using Wildcards in Subsystem Names

compact discs See CDs.
Understanding Software Installations

compatibility errors, avoiding
Avoiding Compatibility Problems

config command
Administrative Menu Commands

configuration directory
How RoboInst Works
Configuration Directory Setup

configuration files
backing up
Backing Up the Target Systems
creating .N versions
Managing Configuration Files
creating .O versions
Managing Configuration Files
effects of mkfs command
The mkfs Command
listing
Merging Configuration Files
managing
Managing Configuration Files
merging
Merging Configuration Files
not removed
Removing Software
notice of changes
The Configuration File Notice
removing
Merging Configuration Files
retrieving from tape
Backing Up the Target Systems

configuration server
How RoboInst Works
Configuration Server Setup

conflict command
using
Using the conflicts Command

conflicts
error messages
Using the conflicts Command
in patches
Patch Installation Procedure
resolving
Step 6: Resolving Conflicts
Resolving Conflicts

conflicts command
overview
Handling Conflicts
reference
Main Menu Commands

continue command
reference
Interrupt Menu Commands

continue command, to resume a session
Stopping an Installation

corrupt archive error
Archive Corrupt Errors

CPU specification error
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

date and time, resetting
Loading From a Local CD
Loading From a Remote Distribution Source
The date Command

default subsystems
defined
Required and Default Subsystems
in noninteractive installations
Installing Software Noninteractively
on empty target systems
Preliminary Selections

delayspacecheck option of set
Main Menu Commands
Administrative Menu Commands

delayspacecheck preference, of set command
Delaying Disk Space Checking

delta size
Using the View Commands Menu
The sizes and deltas Commands

deltas command
reference
View Menu Commands

detailspacecheck preference, of
The recalculate Command

detailspacecheck preference, of set command
Changing Detailed Space Checking

device missing messages (during miniroot loading)
Loading From a Local CD
Loading From a Remote Distribution Source

device names
CDs
Using fx to Restore the Swap Partition

device numbers
in CD mount command
Creating Distribution Directories

diagnostic procedures
checking network connections
Checking Network Connections

disk partitions
About Miniroot Installations
Disk Partitions and RoboInst
Creating a Miniroot Configuration File
Administrative Menu Commands

disk space
controlling calculations
Controlling Disk Space Checks and Reports
delaying calculations
Delaying Disk Space Checking
delta information
Administrative Menu Commands
detailed space checks
Estimated and Detailed Space Checks
disabling calculations
Estimated and Detailed Space Checks
displaying summaries
The space Command
estimated space checks
Estimated and Detailed Space Checks
forcing recalculations
The recalculate Command
freeing
The sh and shroot Commands
minimizing calculation time
Minimizing Disk Space-Checking Time
not enough
Required and Default Subsystems
Condensed Installation Instructions
recalcule command
Administrative Menu Commands
requirements for individual files
The files Command
requirements in list output
Interpreting list Output

disk space error
Disk Space Errors

diskless client error
Wrong Diskless Modes

displaying software information
Step 3: Displaying Software Information

dist command
reference
View Menu Commands

dist preference, of set command
Displaying the Current Distribution Source

distribution directories
contents of
Creating Distribution Directories
creating
Creating Distribution Directories

distribution directory
contents of
Creating Distribution Directories
copying to
Creating Distribution Directories
defined
Sources of Installable Software
limiting tftp access
Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
structure
Creating Distribution Directories

distribution inventory
displaying
Using the list Command
sample display
Using the list Command
viewing
Viewing the Software Inventory
The target and distribution Commands

distribution keyword
Using a Distribution Keyword

distribution path error
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

distribution server
How RoboInst Works

distribution source
changing
Condensed Installation Instructions
default
Changing the Distribution Source
Main Menu Commands
defined
Sources of Installable Software
displaying available
Using the from Command
displaying current
Using the $dist Variable
Displaying the Current Distribution Source
$dist variable
Using the $dist Variable
opening additional
Using the open Command
selecting
Selecting a Distribution Source
specifying
Step 2: Specifying the Source
Alternative Ways to Specify a Distribution
specifying for a miniroot load
Loading From a Remote Distribution Source
specifying one product
Specifying One Product as the Source
Specifying the Source on the Command Line
specifying with a user account
Specifying an Alternate User Account
types
Sources of Installable Software
types of (illustration)
Sources of Installable Software

distribution, defined
Understanding Software Installations

dk error
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Local CD

dksc error
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Local CD

ejecting CDs
Creating Distribution Directories
Creating Distribution Directories

error
abnormal session interruption
Completing a Checkpoint Restart
archive corrupt
Archive Corrupt Errors
conflicting selections
Step 6: Resolving Conflicts
CPU specification
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
diskless client
Wrong Diskless Modes
distribution
If a Checkpoint Restart Fails
Errors in the Distribution
exit operations (exitop)
Subcommand and Exitop Errors
fatal
Fatal
installation processing
Errors that Display the Interrupt Menu
IP address
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
leaving installation
Resolving Other Errors
Errors Leaving an Installation Session (RQS Errors)
libinst.so
Inst Library libinst.so Errors
live installation
Errors Starting Live Installations
loading miniroot
Errors Loading the Miniroot
local CD
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Local CD
network timeout
Network Time-out Errors
not enough space
Preinstallation Check Errors
Disk Space Errors
path
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
pre-installation
Preinstallation Check Errors
read-only directories
Errors Caused by Read-Only Directories
Preinstallation Check Errors
remote host
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
rld
Inst Library libinst.so Errors
RQS
Errors Leaving an Installation Session (RQS Errors)
selection
If a Checkpoint Restart Fails
server
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
server specification
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
session terminated abruptly
If Inst Is Interrupted
software compatibility
Avoiding Compatibility Problems
subcommand
Subcommand and Exitop Errors
types
Types of Errors
warning message
Warning

escaping to the shell
Administrative Menu Commands
Interrupt Menu Commands

/etc/hosts file
Checking Network Connections
Checking Network Connections

/etc/inetd.conf file modifications
Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers

exit operation (exitop) error
Subcommand and Exitop Errors

exiting Inst
Main Menu Commands

factory installed software
Factory-Installed Subsystems

fatal error
Fatal

feature release
Software Release Types
Installing Maintenance and Feature Releases

files
displaying
The files Command
Controlling the Display of Filenames
identifying types
The files Command
in a subsystem
Administrative Menu Commands
target inventory
The files Command

files command
The files Command
reference
Administrative Menu Commands

filesystems
Administrative Menu Commands
creating
The mkfs Command
for miniroot installations
Loading From a Local CD
Loading From a Remote Distribution Source
The sh and shroot Commands
mounting
The mount and umount Commands
unmounting
The mount and umount Commands

filesystems command
reference
View Menu Commands

filter (view command argument)
The filter Command

filter command
functions
The filter Command
reference
View Menu Commands

FLEXlm
FLEXlm Files and Utilities on SGI Systems
new features
New FLEXlm Features
startup sequence
The USE_SERVER Feature
USE_SERVER Feature
The USE_SERVER Feature

from command
formats
Using the from Command
overview
Changing the Distribution Source
purpose
Using the from Command
reference
Main Menu Commands
specifying target software
Using the from Command

fx command
Using fx to Restore the Swap Partition

go command
effects of
Step 5: Launching the Installation
overview
Selecting and Installing Software
processing
Step 5: Launching the Installation
reference
Main Menu Commands

guest account. See user account.
Configuring an Installation Account

hardware command
Administrative Menu Commands

hardware-specific files
change notice
Reinstalling the Same Software
in software product releases
Anatomy of a Software Product
updating
Installing Software for Hardware Upgrades

help command
how to use
Getting Help During Installations
reference, Administration menu
Administrative Menu Commands
reference, Interrupt menu
Interrupt Menu Commands
reference, Main menu
Main Menu Commands
reference, View menu
View Menu Commands

hidden commands
Displaying Hidden Commands

hinv command
device information
Creating Distribution Directories
Getting CD-ROM Device Numbers

hostname, obtaining
Getting the Target's Name and Address

idb file
The Installation Database
Using an HTML Distribution Directory

idb files
The Installation Database

images
defined
Images
naming convention
Images
specifying in commands
Using Product and Image Names
specifying with keywords
Using Keywords as Arguments
viewing level
The level Command

.index file
Configuration Directory Setup
Creating Additional Configuration Files

inetd.conf file modifications
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

initialization script
Using an Initialization Script

initialization. See automatic initialization.
Automatic Initialization

Inst
abnormal interruption
If Inst Is Interrupted
defined
Understanding Software Installations
help feature
Getting Help During Installations
invoking
Introduction to Inst
Specifying the Source on the Command Line
invoking in live installations
Starting a Live Installation
invoking in miniroot installations
Loading From a Local CD
Loading From a Remote Distribution Source
quitting
Step 7: Quitting the Installation Session

inst command
for automatic installations
Installing Software Noninteractively
for live installations
Starting a Live Installation
for specifying distribution source
Specifying the Source on the Command Line

Inst Main Menu
Administrative Menu Commands

Inst overview
from help command
Getting Help During Installations
operational description
Introduction to Inst

inst utility
Understanding Software Installations

install command
arguments
Using Arguments in Selection Commands
function
Using the install, remove, and keep Commands
reference
Main Menu Commands
sample entries
Simple Selection Command Entries

installable command
Patch Installation Procedure

installation
checks
Main Menu Commands
history database
View Menu Commands
Administrative Menu Commands
Interrupt Menu Commands
state of files
Administrative Menu Commands

installation database
and automatic initialization
Automatic Initialization Functions
defined
The Installation Database
effects of mkfs command
The mkfs Command

installation methods
Software Installation Methods
Determining the Installation Method

installation order, planning
Opening Multiple Distributions

installation procedure
cursory instructions
Condensed Installation Instructions
detailed description
The Software Installation Procedure
illustrated summary
The Software Installation Procedure

installation processing
Step 5: Launching the Installation

installation server
How RoboInst Works
access limitation from the miniroot
The sh and shroot Commands
defined
Sources of Installable Software
obtaining hostname and address
Getting the Server's Name and Address
security
Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
selecting
Setting Up an Installation Server
setting up
Setting Up an Installation Server

installation server error
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

installation user account. See user account.
Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

inst.init file
Using an Initialization Script

interactive mode
Main Menu Commands

Interrupt menu
Using the Interrupt Menu
Errors While Installing and Removing Software

inventory. See distribution inventory and target inventory.
Viewing the Software Inventory

invoking Inst
Specifying the Source on the Command Line
for live installations
Starting a Live Installation

IP address
for making filesystems
The mkfs Command
obtaining
Getting the Target's Name and Address

IP address in NVRAM and IRIX
Checking Network Connections

IRIX administration
documentation
Related Documentation

IRIX commands, in the miniroot
The sh and shroot Commands

IRIX version information
Loading From a Local CD
Loading From a Remote Distribution Source

keep command
arguments
Using Arguments in Selection Commands
function
Using the install, remove, and keep Commands
reference
Main Menu Commands
sample entries
Simple Selection Command Entries

keyword arguments
Using step to Make Selections

keywords
Using Keywords as Arguments

legend. See list command.
Using the list Command

level command
View Menu Commands
The level Command

libinst.so error
Inst Library libinst.so Errors

license request process
The License Request Process Illustrated

License Types
License Types

licenses
and partitioned environments
Software Licensing and Partitioned Environments
FLEXlm files and utilities
FLEXlm Files and Utilities on SGI Systems
FLEXlm startup sequence
The USE_SERVER Feature
for partitioned systems
Licenses Per CPU
how licenses work in partitioned environments
How Software Licensing Works in Partitioned Systems
license file database for applications
The License File Database for SGI Applications
port@host feature
The port@host Feature
USE_SERVER feature
The USE_SERVER Feature

licensing
Licensing

licensing daemons, starting and stopping
The USE_SERVER Feature

list command
column contents in output
Interpreting list Output
controlling with view
Using the View Commands Menu
default output
Step 3: Displaying Software Information
displaying the distribution inventory
Using the list Command
interpreting output
Interpreting list Output
legend
Using the list Command
Using the list Command
The Preferences List
mnemonic tags
Interpreting list Output
overview
Viewing the Software Inventory
patch items in output
Interpreting Patch Information in list Displays
reference
Main Menu Commands

listing software information. See displaying software information and the list command.
Step 3: Displaying Software Information

live installation
defined
Software Installation Methods
disk space requirements
Starting a Live Installation
invoking Inst
Starting a Live Installation

live installation error
Errors Starting Live Installations

load command
Administrative Menu Commands

loading the miniroot
from a remote source
Loading From a Remote Distribution Source
from local CD
Loading From a Local CD
informational messages
Loading From a Remote Distribution Source

Main menu
features
The Main Menu
hidden commands
Displaying Hidden Commands
illustration
Introduction to Inst

Main menu (illustration)
Step 1: Invoking Inst

maintenance release
Software Release Types
Installing Maintenance and Feature Releases

man pages. See reference pages.
Installing Reference Pages

mediad daemon
restarting
Creating Distribution Directories
stopping
Creating Distribution Directories

menus
controlling
Controlling Menu Displays
hidden commands, displaying
Displaying Hidden Commands
See also invidual menu names.
The Main Menu
using commands on inactive menus
Giving Commands on Other Menus

miniroot
defined
Software Installation Methods
IRIX command availability
The sh and shroot Commands

miniroot configuration file
Customizing Miniroot Installations

miniroot installation
automatic
Automating Installations With RoboInst
conditions requiring
Patch Installation Procedure
Installing Accompanying Product Releases
Removing Software
defined
Software Installation Methods
effects on sh and shroot commands
The sh and shroot Commands
local load procedure
Loading From a Local CD
remote load procedure
Loading From a Remote Distribution Source

miniroot installation file
How RoboInst Works

mkfs command
purpose
The mkfs Command
reference
Administrative Menu Commands
side effects
The mkfs Command

mnemonic tags, in list output
Interpreting list Output

more? prompt
Main Menu Commands

mount command
Administrative Menu Commands

mount point directories
Administrative Menu Commands
Administrative Menu Commands

mounting CDs
Creating Distribution Directories

mounting filesystems
The mount and umount Commands

mrconfig file
Configuration Directory Setup

mrconfig file. See miniroot configuration file.
Creating a Miniroot Configuration File

netaddr PROM variable
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
Checking Network Connections

network
checking connections
Checking Network Connections
preparations
Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
problem resolution
Resolving Network Problems
timeout error
Network Time-out Errors

network address
displaying IP setting
Getting the Target's Name and Address
displaying PROM setting
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

network timeout
Changing the Network Time-out Value

neweroverride preference, of set command
Reinstalling an Older Software Release

noninteractive installation
Installing Software Noninteractively

nvram command
Checking Network Connections
Checking Network Connections

older releases, installing
Reinstalling an Older Software Release

open command
Using the open Command
Main Menu Commands

opening multiple distributions
Opening Multiple Distributions

optional software, installing
Installing Optional Software Products

overlays
Software Release Types

overprint preference, of set command
Controlling the Display of Filenames

partitioned environments
licenses for
Software Licensing and Partitioned Environments

partitions
Partitions

partitions, disk
Administrative Menu Commands

password protection
Configuring an Installation Account

patch release
identifying in list output
Interpreting Patch Information in list Displays

patches
conflicts
Patch Installation Procedure
defined
Software Release Types
installing
Installing Patches
removing
Removing Patches

path specification error
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

permanent preferences
A Closer Look at Preferences

ping command
Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
Checking Network Connections

port@host feature
The port@host Feature

preferences
displaying current settings
Checking the Current Preference Settings
file (.swmgrrc )
The Preferences File
for menu control
Controlling Menu Displays
overview
A Closer Look at Preferences
permanent
A Closer Look at Preferences
tables
The Preferences List
transient
A Closer Look at Preferences

preliminary selections
Preliminary Selections
Automatic Initialization
Automatic Initialization Functions
Accepting Automatic Selections

product
See software products.
Anatomy of a Software Product

product description file
Product Descriptions

product descriptions
reading
Automatic Initialization
Automatic Initialization Functions
Main Menu Commands

PROM
displaying variables settings
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
network address setting
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

quit command
overview
Ending a Session
reference
Main Menu Commands

quitting a session
Step 7: Quitting the Installation Session

$rbase root installation directory
The Preferences File

recalculate command
The recalculate Command
reference
Administrative Menu Commands

reference pages, installing
Installing Reference Pages

reinstalling software
Reinstalling the Same Software

release family
Software Release Types

release notes
how to read
Understanding Software Installations

relocate command
reference
Administrative Menu Commands

remove command
arguments
Using Arguments in Selection Commands
function
Using the install, remove, and keep Commands
reference
Main Menu Commands
sample entries
Simple Selection Command Entries

removing
all software
Removing Software
files
Main Menu Commands

required subsystems, defined
Required and Default Subsystems

restarting workstation
Main Menu Commands

resuming an interrupted session
Stopping an Installation

retry command
Interrupt Menu Commands

return command
reference, Administration menu
Administrative Menu Commands
reference, View menu
View Menu Commands

.rhosts file
modifying for installation
Configuring an Installation Account

rld error
Inst Library libinst.so Errors

RoboInst server
How RoboInst Works

routers
identifying
Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
use in miniroot installations
Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers

rqs command
reference
Administrative Menu Commands

rsh command
Checking Network Connections

rulesoverride preference of the set command
Removing Software

sa file in software distributions
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

sash program
About Miniroot Installations
How RoboInst Works
Events in a RoboInst Installation
Boot Server Setup

save command
Administrative Menu Commands

security
on Inst user account
Configuring an Installation Account
tftp
Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

selecting software (for installation)
Step 4: Making Software Selections
Using step to Make Selections

selection
automatic after from
Main Menu Commands
current
Main Menu Commands
initial
Main Menu Commands
of subsystems
Main Menu Commands
pending
If Inst Is Interrupted

selection commands
install, remove and keep
Using the install, remove, and keep Commands
overview
Selecting and Installing Software
step
Using step to Make Selections

selection processing
Step 5: Launching the Installation

selections file
Writing an inst.init Script

server. See installation server.
Setting Up an Installation Server

server specification error
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

set command
reference, Administrative menu
Administrative Menu Commands
reference, Interrupt menu
Interrupt Menu Commands
reference, Main menu
Main Menu Commands
reference, View menu
View Menu Commands
saved option values
View Menu Commands
Administrative Menu Commands
Interrupt Menu Commands

sethostipaddr command
Administrative Menu Commands

sethostname command
Administrative Menu Commands

sh command
reference, Administration menu
Administrative Menu Commands
reference, Interrupt menu
Interrupt Menu Commands
reference, Main menu
Main Menu Commands

sh command, to invoke an IRIX shell
The sh and shroot Commands

shell (argument to set command)
The sh and shroot Commands

SHELL environment variable
The sh and shroot Commands

shell, IRIX
The sh and shroot Commands
Administrative Menu Commands
Interrupt Menu Commands

shortname
defined
Anatomy of a Software Product

show command
View Menu Commands

show_files preference, of set command
Controlling the Display of Filenames

showfiles command
Backing Up the Target Systems
for changed configuration files
Merging Configuration Files
to list configuration files
Removing Software

showprods command
Calling Your Support Organization
for displaying release numbers
Avoiding Compatibility Problems
for new systems
Factory-Installed Subsystems
for reference pages
Installing Reference Pages

shroot command
Administrative Menu Commands
reference, Interrupt menu
Interrupt Menu Commands
reference, Main menu
Main Menu Commands

shroot command, to invoke an IRIX shell
The sh and shroot Commands

shutdown command
Loading From a Local CD

size of subsystems
in list and step displays
Interpreting list Output
Using the View Commands Menu
with delayed space checking
Delaying Disk Space Checking

sizes command
reference
View Menu Commands

software
old versions
Main Menu Commands
removing
Main Menu Commands

software inventory. See distribution inventory and target inventory.
Viewing the Software Inventory

Software Manager
Understanding Software Installations
Using the Main Menu
A Closer Look at Preferences

software options, installing
Installing Optional Software Products

software product release
Understanding Software Installations

software products
components
Anatomy of a Software Product
defined
Anatomy of a Software Product
naming convention
Anatomy of a Software Product
patching
Installing Patches
reinstalling after hardware changes
Installing Software for Hardware Upgrades
reinstalling files after patching
Removing Patches
removing
Removing Software
removing files after patching
Removing Original Product Files
specifying in commands
Using Product and Image Names
specifying with keywords
Using Keywords as Arguments
viewing level
The level Command

sort command
The sort Command
View Menu Commands

space checking
delaying
Delaying Disk Space Checking
detailed
Estimated and Detailed Space Checks
estimated
Estimated and Detailed Space Checks
overview
Controlling Disk Space Checks and Reports

space command
The space Command
reference
Administrative Menu Commands

spec file
Product Descriptions
Using an HTML Distribution Directory

step command
Using step to Make Selections
controlling with view
Using the View Commands Menu
reference
Main Menu Commands

stop command
reference
Interrupt Menu Commands

stopping an installation
Stopping an Installation

subsystems
default
Required and Default Subsystems
defined
Subsystems
displaying files in
The files Command
files in
Administrative Menu Commands
installing incompatible
Avoiding Compatibility Problems
naming convention
Subsystems
required
Required and Default Subsystems
sizes. See size of subsystems.
Interpreting list Output
specifying in commands
Using Wildcards in Subsystem Names
specifying with keywords
Using Keywords as Arguments
viewing level
The level Command

support
Calling Your Support Organization

swap partition, in miniroot installations
About Miniroot Installations

.swmgrrc file, for preferences
The Preferences File

sysadm command
Disk Space Errors

system administration
documentation
Related Documentation

System Maintenance menu
accessing
Loading From a Local CD
illustration
Loading From a Local CD

system partitions
Partitions

tardist file
Setting Up an HTTP Installation Server

targ command
View Menu Commands

target
defined
Sources of Installable Software
IP address
Getting the Target's Name and Address
shutting down
Loading From a Local CD

target inventory
displaying
Displaying Software Installed on the Target
displaying on new systems
Factory-Installed Subsystems
removing
Removing Software
sample display
Displaying Software Installed on the Target
specifying as the source
Using the from Command
viewing
Viewing the Software Inventory
The target and distribution Commands
viewing files in
The files Command

TFTP
Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
Boot Server Setup
Configuration Server Setup
enabling access
Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
Checking Network Connections

tftp , enabling access
Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

tftp security
Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

tftpd daemon
Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

timeout preference, of set command
Changing the Network Time-out Value

transient preferences
A Closer Look at Preferences

umount command
Administrative Menu Commands

unmounting filesystems
The mount and umount Commands

updatekeepfile command
reference
Administrative Menu Commands

USE_SERVER feature
The USE_SERVER Feature

user account
configuring for Inst access
Configuring an Installation Account
non-guest
Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
Configuring an Installation Account
specifying in from commands
Specifying an Alternate User Account

/var/inst/patchbase file
function
Installing Patches
reinstalling contents
Removing Patches
removing contents
Removing Original Product Files

view
filtering with keywords
The filter Command
setting level
The level Command
setting sort order
The sort Command
setting to distribution or target
The target and distribution Commands

view command
overview
Viewing the Software Inventory
reference
Main Menu Commands

View Commands menu
functions
Using the View Commands Menu
hidden commands
Displaying Hidden Commands
illustration
Using the View Commands Menu

warning
Warning

wildcards, in commands
Using Wildcards in Subsystem Names