Chapter 4. System and software installation

This chapter describes the installation process, the common commands that are used with the installation process, and the different methods available to you for installing software onto a system. It covers Base Operating System (BOS) installation options, installation of the optional software, and the application of updates to bring your system to the latest maintenance level.

Figure 4-1 shows a flow chart of the steps for installing a system.

Figure 4-1. Flow chart for AIX 5L Version 5.1 system installation

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