The AIX 5L Version 5.2 Operating System Installation: Getting Started guide provides system administrators with information about how to install and configure the AIX operating system on a standalone system using a CD-ROM device. The two methods described in this book are the new and complete overwrite installation method and the migration installation method. This publication is also available on the documentation CD that is shipped with the operating system.
For complete conceptual and task information about installing AIX, see the AIX 5L Version 5.2 Installation Guide and Reference.
This book provides system administrators with information about performing an AIX installation using the CD-ROM device. The two methods described in this book are the new and complete overwrite installation method and the migration installation method.
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. |
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 will help you administer your AIX environment: