Hello all,
Relative AIX novice here: I'm trying to clarify the naming of AIX install vs. update media, and how best to name my lpp_sources on my NIM server.
An example:
I have two sets of DVDs from IBM (ordered via Entitled Software Support) sitting in front of me for 7100-03-04. One set is labelled "AIX 7" and the other is "AIX 7 Update".
Is it correct to say the first is for fresh installations only, while the second is meant only for updating existing installations? That's what I have been assuming and I have been naming my lpp_sources for these accordingly:
# lsnim
master machines master
boot resources boot
nim_script resources nim_script
master_net networks ent
7100-03-04_install_lpp resources lpp_source
7100-03-04_update_lpp resources lpp_source
#
Is it also correct that everything pulled from FixCentral is an "Update" and never meant for a fresh install? As in, if I download 7100-03-04 from FixCentral, I am actually downloading the same media that is on the 7100-03-04 "Update" DVDs sitting here on my desk?
How do you name your lpp_sources? I thought a directory hierarchy might make sense:
/export/nim/lpp_source/install/
/export/nim/lpp_source/update/
As you can see above, right now I am just including 'install' and 'update' in the name of each lpp_source.
Cheers,
Mark