Did you receive a subsys tape with PP7?  If so, and you're using Patch/iX, you
should be able to use the "Add-on and Manage Patches" task, unless you've
otherwise been specifically instructed by the HPRC or the product install
instructions.  If you're more comfortable installing each piece separately, you
should install the subsys product(s) first ("Add-on SUBSYS Products" task),
followed by the PowerPatch ("Patch Only" task), then lay on any subsequent
reactive patches ("Patch Only").  You can also easily combine the patch steps
(Powerpatch and reactive patch installs via "Patch Only") if you wish, keeping
the subsys a separate task.

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Lee Gunter                    The Regence Group
Supervisor, TRG HP/MPE Systems     503.375.4498
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Opinions expressed are solely mine.




From: "Stamps, Theron" <[log in to unmask]> on 09/23/99 09:41 AM

Please respond to "Stamps, Theron" <[log in to unmask]>


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Subject:  [HP3000-L] Patch vs. Add-on




        I want to thank everyone for the useful tech info (and the jokes).
A recent thread about Powerpatches cast a shadow across my upgrade plans
that needs clarification if you would be so kind.
        I am upgrading from MPE/iX 5.5 express 4 directly to express 7.
Should I proceed with the "Patch only" section or the "Add-on SUBSYS
products"?  The System Software Maintenance Manual *seemed* clear until
reading the thread, now the manual just confuses me further.  Thanks in
Advance.