HP-UX 11i
HP-UX operating systems
About HP-UX 11i
HP-UX 11i is the next major release of Hewlett-Packard's industry leading, 64-bit operating system.
- What does the "i" signify?
The "i" is to reinforce that HP-UX is an Internet ready operating system. However, HP-UX is more than merely Internet capable. It delivers extensive new enablement, deployment, management, and security technologies that are essential requirements for Internet-ready customers. These combine to make HP-UX 11i the best operating system for Internet-critical computing.
- I was expecting HP-UX 11.11. What happened to it?
The release that was originally designated to be HP-UX 11.11 was renamed. The new brand for the HP-UX operating system is "HP-UX 11i". All the features and functionality originally committed to the HP-UX 11.11 release are present and unchanged in the HP-UX 11i release. Only the brand name has changed.
- When will HP go back to the old numbering scheme?
This is the brand for all future HP-UX releases. Future HP-UX 11i releases will have a distinguishing version number. For example, there is likely to be an HP-UX 11i version 1.5 and an HP-UX 11i version 2.0, and so on. - I heard HP-UX 11i was only for Superdome.
This is not true. HP-UX 11i is the operating system that enables the new Superdome high-end server. However, HP-UX 11i is truly an enterprise-wide release in that it supports all HP-UX workstations, technical servers, and commercial servers that are now capable of running HP-UX 11.0.
- What systems does HP-UX 11i support?
HP-UX 11i supports all systems that currently run HP-UX 11.0. This includes all b, c, and j-class workstations. It includes all a, d, k, l, n, r, t, and v-class servers. There are, in addition to those systems, some legacy systems that will be able to run HP-UX 11i. These include some series 700 workstations, some series 800 servers.
- Are there any other hardware restrictions?
To run HP-UX 11i a system must have at least 64MB of memory. To install HP-UX 11i a system must have at least 4GB of available disk space.
My system has a 32-bit CPU. Can I use the 64-bit HP-UX 11i operating system?
Many of the systems listed above are 32-bit only. If your 32-bit system is on that list, then it certainly can run HP-UX 11i. Even though HP-UX 11i is presented as a complete 64-bit operating system, it has a 32-bit mode of operation that lets it run on legacy 32-bit systems.
- What about my applications? They are all built for my 32-bit systems. Do I have to get new, 64-bit applications?
HP-UX systems and HP-UX 11i both support 32-bit applications and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Of course, 64-bit applications will also execute correctly on a 64-bit system that is running HP-UX 11i.
- What are the three most significant new features delivered in HP-UX 11i?
Selecting the top three from the long list of new features is a difficult task. Many people will choose different features. But here are three major items:
• Bundling of HP-UX into market focused operating environments • Consolidation of the user-based HP-UX license to use into one unlimited user LTU • Complete binary compatibility with applications currently running on HP-UX 11.0 operating environments
- What are operating environments?
As implemented by Hewlett-Packard, operating environments are individual software products that deliver specific HP-UX 11i configurations. Each operating environment is comprised of the "base" HP-UX 11i functionality, commonly needed network drivers, and selected additional layered software products (ISU Products). There are four operating environments, and each is offered as a single, orderable product. These four operating environments are the only way to order HP-UX 11i.
- What are the four operating environments?
1. HP-UX 11i operating environment 2. Enterprise operating environment 3. Mission critical operating environment 4. Technical computing operating environment
The first three operating environments support only commercial servers. The technical computing operating environment is for technical workstations and technical servers.
- What distinguishes them from each other?
First, let's present what is identical to all four. All four operating environments share the same "base" OS and the same network stet. The additional products that are bundled into each operating environment make the distinction. The enterprise operating environment is a superset of the HP-UX 11i operating environment. The mission critical operating environment is a superset of the enterprise operating environment.
- What determined their contents?
The products in each operating environment address a distinct market need and provide highly valued functionality. Some products are so widely used that they are configured into all four operating environments. Other products are highly specialized and are available in only one operating environment.
- My system has a 32-bit CPU. Can I use the 64-bit HP-UX 11i operating system?
Many of the systems listed above are 32-bit only. If your 32-bit system is on that list, then it certainly can run HP-UX 11i. Even though HP-UX 11i is presented as a complete 64-bit operating system, it has a 32-bit mode of operation that lets it run on legacy 32-bit systems
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