This book provides system administrators with complete information about how to perform such tasks as installing and maintaining the AIX operating system and optional software on standalone systems and on client systems from a resource server using the Network Install Management (NIM) interface. It also includes information on how to migrate a system, manage system backups, install AIX updates, use alternate disk installation, and troubleshoot problems with installation. This publication is available on the documentation CD that is shipped with the operating system.
Beginning with the AIX 5.2 documentation library, all information regarding AIX system security, or any security-related topic, has moved. For all security-related information, see the AIX 5L Version 5.2 Security Guide.
This book is intended for system administrators who are installing AIX 5.2 on standalone systems or networked systems.
The following highlighting conventions are used in this book:
| Bold | Identifies commands, subroutines, keywords, files, structures, directories, and other items whose names are predefined by the system. Also identifies graphical objects such as buttons, labels, and icons that the user selects. |
| Italics | Identifies parameters whose actual names or values are to be supplied by the user. |
| Monospace | Identifies examples of specific data values, examples of text similar to what you might see displayed, examples of portions of program code similar to what you might write as a programmer, messages from the system, or information you should actually type. |
The Base Operating System (BOS) includes a readme file that contains information not included in other documentation. Each software product may also have its own readme file with new information specific to that product. After you install BOS, view these files to learn important changes before using your system.
Use the following procedure to view the readme files for Base Operating System (BOS) software and optional software products:
cd /usr/lpp
ls */*README*
The system lists readme files for each software product installed on your system.
pg xxx/README
In this example, xxx is the directory name associated with a particular software product.
Press Enter when the copyright screen appears. Press the following keys or key combinations to scroll through the readme file:
Type q at the : (colon) prompt to exit the readme file.
Everything in the AIX operating system is case-sensitive, which means that it distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase letters. For example, you can use the ls command to list files. If you type LS, the system responds that the command is "not found." Likewise, FILEA, FiLea, and filea are three distinct file names, even if they reside in the same directory. To avoid causing undesirable actions to be performed, always ensure that you use the correct case.
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The following publications contain additional information related to the installation and management of AIX 5.2: