Files Reference

rc.boot File

Purpose

Controls the machine boot process.

Description

Attention: Executing the rc.boot script on a system that is already running may cause unpredictable results.

The /sbin/rc.boot file is a shell script that is called by the simple shell init and the standard init command to bring up a system. Depending upon the type of boot device, the rc.boot file configures devices and also calls the appropriate applications. Appropriate applications include:

Booting from disk
Varying on a root volume group
Enabling file systems
Calling the BOS installation programs or diagnostics

The rc.boot program is only called by an init process.

Files

/etc/inittab	Controls the initialization process.
/usr/lib/boot/ssh	Calls the rc.boot file.

Related Information

Accessing a System That Will Not Boot in the AIX 5L Version 5.2 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.

Logical Volume Storage Overview in the AIX 5L Version 5.2 System Management Concepts: Operating System and Devices.