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  Automating Installations With RoboInst
  Automating Installations With RoboInst

abbreviating commands
  Using Command Shortcuts

admin command
  Main Menu Commands

administration, system
  documentation
    Related Documentation

Administrative Commands menu
  commands (illustration)
    Using the Administrative Commands Menu
  functions
    Using the Administrative Commands Menu
  hidden commands
    Displaying Hidden Commands
  reference
    Main Menu Commands

applications, license file database for
  The License File Database for SGI Applications

archive corrupt error
  Archive Corrupt Errors

automatic
  selection of subsystems
    Main Menu Commands

automatic initialization
  Automatic Initialization
  Automatic Initialization Functions

automatic installation
  Installing Software Noninteractively
  Automating Installations With RoboInst

automatic miniroot installation
  Automating Installations With RoboInst

automatic selections
  during initialization
    Automatic Initialization Functions
  for hardware changes
    Reinstalling the Same Software
  in Inst sessions
    Accepting Automatic Selections
  in noninteractive installations
    Installing Software Noninteractively
  in software upgrades
    Installing Maintenance and Feature Releases
  on empty systems
    Preliminary Selections
  turning off
    Turning Off Initial Selection of Subsystems

autoselect option of set
  Main Menu Commands

autoselect preference, of set command
  Turning Off Initial Selection of Subsystems

auxiliary commands
  Main Menu Commands

backing up targets
  Backing Up the Target Systems

base release
  Software Release Types

boot PROM Monitor command
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

boot server
  About Miniroot Installations
  How RoboInst Works
  The Client System List
  Configuration Server Setup

BOOTP
  Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
  Boot Server Setup

bootp command
  Checking Network Connections

bootp errors
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

bootp forwarding
  default setting
    Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
  enabling
    Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers

CD-ROM drive
  controller and unit number
    Creating Distribution Directories
  creating a directory for
    Creating Distribution Directories
  device numbers
    Getting CD-ROM Device Numbers
  stopping daemon
    Creating Distribution Directories

CDs
  ejecting
    Creating Distribution Directories
    Creating Distribution Directories
  mounting
    Creating Distribution Directories
  organizing for installation
    Opening Multiple Distributions

checkpoint restart
  file
    If Inst Is Interrupted
  handling failures
    If a Checkpoint Restart Fails
  session recovery
    Completing a Checkpoint Restart

chroot command
  Administrative Menu Commands

clean command (obsolete)
  Administrative Menu Commands

close command
  Main Menu Commands

command reference
  Inst Quick Reference

commands
  abbreviating names
    Abbreviating Command Names
  entering by number
    Giving Commands by Number
  hidden
    Displaying Hidden Commands
  keywords in entries
    Using Keywords as Arguments
  product and image names in entries
    Using Product and Image Names
  reference
    Inst Quick Reference
  shortcuts
    Using Command Shortcuts
  View menu
    Using the View Commands Menu
  wildcards
    Using Wildcards in Subsystem Names
  wildcards in entries
    Using Wildcards in Subsystem Names

compact discs See CDs.
  Understanding Software Installations

compatibility errors, avoiding
  Avoiding Compatibility Problems

config command
  Administrative Menu Commands

configuration directory
  How RoboInst Works
  Configuration Directory Setup

configuration files
  backing up
    Backing Up the Target Systems
  creating .N versions
    Managing Configuration Files
  creating .O versions
    Managing Configuration Files
  effects of mkfs command
    The mkfs Command
  listing
    Merging Configuration Files
  managing
    Managing Configuration Files
  merging
    Merging Configuration Files
  not removed
    Removing Software
  notice of changes
    The Configuration File Notice
  removing
    Merging Configuration Files
  retrieving from tape
    Backing Up the Target Systems

configuration server
  How RoboInst Works
  Configuration Server Setup

conflict command
  using
    Using the conflicts Command

conflicts
  error messages
    Using the conflicts Command
  in patches
    Patch Installation Procedure
  resolving
    Step 6: Resolving Conflicts
    Resolving Conflicts

conflicts command
  overview
    Handling Conflicts
  reference
    Main Menu Commands

continue command
  reference
    Interrupt Menu Commands

continue command, to resume a session
  Stopping an Installation

corrupt archive error
  Archive Corrupt Errors

CPU specification error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

date and time, resetting
  Loading From a Local CD
  Loading From a Remote Distribution Source
  The date Command

default subsystems
  defined
    Required and Default Subsystems
  in noninteractive installations
    Installing Software Noninteractively
  on empty target systems
    Preliminary Selections

delayspacecheck option of set
  Main Menu Commands
  Administrative Menu Commands

delayspacecheck preference, of set command
  Delaying Disk Space Checking

delta size
  Using the View Commands Menu
  The sizes and deltas Commands

deltas command
  reference
    View Menu Commands

detailspacecheck preference, of
  The recalculate Command

detailspacecheck preference, of set command
  Changing Detailed Space Checking

device missing messages (during miniroot loading)
  Loading From a Local CD
  Loading From a Remote Distribution Source

device names
  CDs
    Using fx to Restore the Swap Partition

device numbers
  in CD mount command
    Creating Distribution Directories

diagnostic procedures
  checking network connections
    Checking Network Connections

disk partitions
  About Miniroot Installations
  Disk Partitions and RoboInst
  Creating a Miniroot Configuration File
  Administrative Menu Commands

disk space
  controlling calculations
    Controlling Disk Space Checks and Reports
  delaying calculations
    Delaying Disk Space Checking
  delta information
    Administrative Menu Commands
  detailed space checks
    Estimated and Detailed Space Checks
  disabling calculations
    Estimated and Detailed Space Checks
  displaying summaries
    The space Command
  estimated space checks
    Estimated and Detailed Space Checks
  forcing recalculations
    The recalculate Command
  freeing
    The sh and shroot Commands
  minimizing calculation time
    Minimizing Disk Space-Checking Time
  not enough
    Required and Default Subsystems
    Condensed Installation Instructions
  recalcule command
    Administrative Menu Commands
  requirements for individual files
    The files Command
  requirements in list output
    Interpreting list Output

disk space error
  Disk Space Errors

diskless client error
  Wrong Diskless Modes

displaying software information
  Step 3: Displaying Software Information

dist command
  reference
    View Menu Commands

dist preference, of set command
  Displaying the Current Distribution Source

distribution directories
  contents of
    Creating Distribution Directories
  creating
    Creating Distribution Directories

distribution directory
  contents of
    Creating Distribution Directories
  copying to
    Creating Distribution Directories
  defined
    Sources of Installable Software
  limiting tftp access
    Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
  structure
    Creating Distribution Directories

distribution inventory
  displaying
    Using the list Command
  sample display
    Using the list Command
  viewing
    Viewing the Software Inventory
    The target and distribution Commands

distribution keyword
  Using a Distribution Keyword

distribution path error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

distribution server
  How RoboInst Works

distribution source
  changing
    Condensed Installation Instructions
  default
    Changing the Distribution Source
    Main Menu Commands
  defined
    Sources of Installable Software
  displaying available
    Using the from Command
  displaying current
    Using the $dist Variable
    Displaying the Current Distribution Source
  $dist variable
    Using the $dist Variable
  opening additional
    Using the open Command
  selecting
    Selecting a Distribution Source
  specifying
    Step 2: Specifying the Source
    Alternative Ways to Specify a Distribution
  specifying for a miniroot load
    Loading From a Remote Distribution Source
  specifying one product
    Specifying One Product as the Source
    Specifying the Source on the Command Line
  specifying with a user account
    Specifying an Alternate User Account
  types
    Sources of Installable Software
  types of (illustration)
    Sources of Installable Software

distribution, defined
  Understanding Software Installations

dk error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Local CD

dksc error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Local CD

ejecting CDs
  Creating Distribution Directories
  Creating Distribution Directories

error
  abnormal session interruption
    Completing a Checkpoint Restart
  archive corrupt
    Archive Corrupt Errors
  conflicting selections
    Step 6: Resolving Conflicts
  CPU specification
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  diskless client
    Wrong Diskless Modes
  distribution
    If a Checkpoint Restart Fails
    Errors in the Distribution
  exit operations (exitop)
    Subcommand and Exitop Errors
  fatal
    Fatal
  installation processing
    Errors that Display the Interrupt Menu
  IP address
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  leaving installation
    Resolving Other Errors
    Errors Leaving an Installation Session (RQS Errors)
  libinst.so
    Inst Library libinst.so Errors
  live installation
    Errors Starting Live Installations
  loading miniroot
    Errors Loading the Miniroot
  local CD
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Local CD
  network timeout
    Network Time-out Errors
  not enough space
    Preinstallation Check Errors
    Disk Space Errors
  path
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  pre-installation
    Preinstallation Check Errors
  read-only directories
    Errors Caused by Read-Only Directories
    Preinstallation Check Errors
  remote host
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  rld
    Inst Library libinst.so Errors
  RQS
    Errors Leaving an Installation Session (RQS Errors)
  selection
    If a Checkpoint Restart Fails
  server
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  server specification
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  session terminated abruptly
    If Inst Is Interrupted
  software compatibility
    Avoiding Compatibility Problems
  subcommand
    Subcommand and Exitop Errors
  types
    Types of Errors
  warning message
    Warning

escaping to the shell
  Administrative Menu Commands
  Interrupt Menu Commands

/etc/hosts file
  Checking Network Connections
  Checking Network Connections

/etc/inetd.conf file modifications
  Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers

exit operation (exitop) error
  Subcommand and Exitop Errors

exiting Inst
  Main Menu Commands

factory installed software
  Factory-Installed Subsystems

fatal error
  Fatal

feature release
  Software Release Types
  Installing Maintenance and Feature Releases

files
  displaying
    The files Command
    Controlling the Display of Filenames
  identifying types
    The files Command
  in a subsystem
    Administrative Menu Commands
  target inventory
    The files Command

files command
  The files Command
  reference
    Administrative Menu Commands

filesystems
  Administrative Menu Commands
  creating
    The mkfs Command
  for miniroot installations
    Loading From a Local CD
    Loading From a Remote Distribution Source
    The sh and shroot Commands
  mounting
    The mount and umount Commands
  unmounting
    The mount and umount Commands

filesystems command
  reference
    View Menu Commands

filter (view command argument)
  The filter Command

filter command
  functions
    The filter Command
  reference
    View Menu Commands

FLEXlm
  FLEXlm Files and Utilities on SGI Systems
  new features
    New FLEXlm Features
  startup sequence
    The USE_SERVER Feature
  USE_SERVER Feature
    The USE_SERVER Feature

from command
  formats
    Using the from Command
  overview
    Changing the Distribution Source
  purpose
    Using the from Command
  reference
    Main Menu Commands
  specifying target software
    Using the from Command

fx command
  Using fx to Restore the Swap Partition

go command
  effects of
    Step 5: Launching the Installation
  overview
    Selecting and Installing Software
  processing
    Step 5: Launching the Installation
  reference
    Main Menu Commands

guest account. See user account.
  Configuring an Installation Account

hardware command
  Administrative Menu Commands

hardware-specific files
  change notice
    Reinstalling the Same Software
  in software product releases
    Anatomy of a Software Product
  updating
    Installing Software for Hardware Upgrades

help command
  how to use
    Getting Help During Installations
  reference, Administration menu
    Administrative Menu Commands
  reference, Interrupt menu
    Interrupt Menu Commands
  reference, Main menu
    Main Menu Commands
  reference, View menu
    View Menu Commands

hidden commands
  Displaying Hidden Commands

hinv command
  device information
    Creating Distribution Directories
    Getting CD-ROM Device Numbers

hostname, obtaining
  Getting the Target's Name and Address

idb file
  The Installation Database
  Using an HTML Distribution Directory

idb files
  The Installation Database

images
  defined
    Images
  naming convention
    Images
  specifying in commands
    Using Product and Image Names
  specifying with keywords
    Using Keywords as Arguments
  viewing level
    The level Command

.index file
  Configuration Directory Setup
  Creating Additional Configuration Files

inetd.conf file modifications
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

initialization script
  Using an Initialization Script

initialization. See automatic initialization.
  Automatic Initialization

Inst
  abnormal interruption
    If Inst Is Interrupted
  defined
    Understanding Software Installations
  help feature
    Getting Help During Installations
  invoking
    Introduction to Inst
    Specifying the Source on the Command Line
  invoking in live installations
    Starting a Live Installation
  invoking in miniroot installations
    Loading From a Local CD
    Loading From a Remote Distribution Source
  quitting
    Step 7: Quitting the Installation Session

inst command
  for automatic installations
    Installing Software Noninteractively
  for live installations
    Starting a Live Installation
  for specifying distribution source
    Specifying the Source on the Command Line

Inst Main Menu
  Administrative Menu Commands

Inst overview
  from help command
    Getting Help During Installations
  operational description
    Introduction to Inst

inst utility
  Understanding Software Installations

install command
  arguments
    Using Arguments in Selection Commands
  function
    Using the install, remove, and keep Commands
  reference
    Main Menu Commands
  sample entries
    Simple Selection Command Entries

installable command
  Patch Installation Procedure

installation
  checks
    Main Menu Commands
  history database
    View Menu Commands
    Administrative Menu Commands
    Interrupt Menu Commands
  state of files
    Administrative Menu Commands

installation database
  and automatic initialization
    Automatic Initialization Functions
  defined
    The Installation Database
  effects of mkfs command
    The mkfs Command

installation methods
  Software Installation Methods
  Determining the Installation Method

installation order, planning
  Opening Multiple Distributions

installation procedure
  cursory instructions
    Condensed Installation Instructions
  detailed description
    The Software Installation Procedure
  illustrated summary
    The Software Installation Procedure

installation processing
  Step 5: Launching the Installation

installation server
  How RoboInst Works
  access limitation from the miniroot
    The sh and shroot Commands
  defined
    Sources of Installable Software
  obtaining hostname and address
    Getting the Server's Name and Address
  security
    Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
  selecting
    Setting Up an Installation Server
  setting up
    Setting Up an Installation Server

installation server error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

installation user account. See user account.
  Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

inst.init file
  Using an Initialization Script

interactive mode
  Main Menu Commands

Interrupt menu
  Using the Interrupt Menu
  Errors While Installing and Removing Software

inventory. See distribution inventory and target inventory.
  Viewing the Software Inventory

invoking Inst
  Specifying the Source on the Command Line
  for live installations
    Starting a Live Installation

IP address
  for making filesystems
    The mkfs Command
  obtaining
    Getting the Target's Name and Address

IP address in NVRAM and IRIX
  Checking Network Connections

IRIX administration
  documentation
    Related Documentation

IRIX commands, in the miniroot
  The sh and shroot Commands

IRIX version information
  Loading From a Local CD
  Loading From a Remote Distribution Source

keep command
  arguments
    Using Arguments in Selection Commands
  function
    Using the install, remove, and keep Commands
  reference
    Main Menu Commands
  sample entries
    Simple Selection Command Entries

keyword arguments
  Using step to Make Selections

keywords
  Using Keywords as Arguments

legend. See list command.
  Using the list Command

level command
  View Menu Commands
  The level Command

libinst.so error
  Inst Library libinst.so Errors

license request process
  The License Request Process Illustrated

License Types
  License Types

licenses
  and partitioned environments
    Software Licensing and Partitioned Environments
  FLEXlm files and utilities
    FLEXlm Files and Utilities on SGI Systems
  FLEXlm startup sequence
    The USE_SERVER Feature
  for partitioned systems
    Licenses Per CPU
  how licenses work in partitioned environments
    How Software Licensing Works in Partitioned Systems
  license file database for applications
    The License File Database for SGI Applications
  port@host feature
    The port@host Feature
  USE_SERVER feature
    The USE_SERVER Feature

licensing
  Licensing

licensing daemons, starting and stopping
  The USE_SERVER Feature

list command
  column contents in output
    Interpreting list Output
  controlling with view
    Using the View Commands Menu
  default output
    Step 3: Displaying Software Information
  displaying the distribution inventory
    Using the list Command
  interpreting output
    Interpreting list Output
  legend
    Using the list Command
    Using the list Command
    The Preferences List
  mnemonic tags
    Interpreting list Output
  overview
    Viewing the Software Inventory
  patch items in output
    Interpreting Patch Information in list Displays
  reference
    Main Menu Commands

listing software information. See displaying software information and the list command.
  Step 3: Displaying Software Information

live installation
  defined
    Software Installation Methods
  disk space requirements
    Starting a Live Installation
  invoking Inst
    Starting a Live Installation

live installation error
  Errors Starting Live Installations

load command
  Administrative Menu Commands

loading the miniroot
  from a remote source
    Loading From a Remote Distribution Source
  from local CD
    Loading From a Local CD
  informational messages
    Loading From a Remote Distribution Source

Main menu
  features
    The Main Menu
  hidden commands
    Displaying Hidden Commands
  illustration
    Introduction to Inst

Main menu (illustration)
  Step 1: Invoking Inst

maintenance release
  Software Release Types
  Installing Maintenance and Feature Releases

man pages. See reference pages.
  Installing Reference Pages

mediad daemon
  restarting
    Creating Distribution Directories
  stopping
    Creating Distribution Directories

menus
  controlling
    Controlling Menu Displays
  hidden commands, displaying
    Displaying Hidden Commands
  See also invidual menu names.
    The Main Menu
  using commands on inactive menus
    Giving Commands on Other Menus

miniroot
  defined
    Software Installation Methods
  IRIX command availability
    The sh and shroot Commands

miniroot configuration file
  Customizing Miniroot Installations

miniroot installation
  automatic
    Automating Installations With RoboInst
  conditions requiring
    Patch Installation Procedure
    Installing Accompanying Product Releases
    Removing Software
  defined
    Software Installation Methods
  effects on sh and shroot commands
    The sh and shroot Commands
  local load procedure
    Loading From a Local CD
  remote load procedure
    Loading From a Remote Distribution Source

miniroot installation file
  How RoboInst Works

mkfs command
  purpose
    The mkfs Command
  reference
    Administrative Menu Commands
  side effects
    The mkfs Command

mnemonic tags, in list output
  Interpreting list Output

more? prompt
  Main Menu Commands

mount command
  Administrative Menu Commands

mount point directories
  Administrative Menu Commands
  Administrative Menu Commands

mounting CDs
  Creating Distribution Directories

mounting filesystems
  The mount and umount Commands

mrconfig file
  Configuration Directory Setup

mrconfig file. See miniroot configuration file.
  Creating a Miniroot Configuration File

netaddr PROM variable
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  Checking Network Connections

network
  checking connections
    Checking Network Connections
  preparations
    Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
  problem resolution
    Resolving Network Problems
  timeout error
    Network Time-out Errors

network address
  displaying IP setting
    Getting the Target's Name and Address
  displaying PROM setting
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

network timeout
  Changing the Network Time-out Value

neweroverride preference, of set command
  Reinstalling an Older Software Release

noninteractive installation
  Installing Software Noninteractively

nvram command
  Checking Network Connections
  Checking Network Connections

older releases, installing
  Reinstalling an Older Software Release

open command
  Using the open Command
  Main Menu Commands

opening multiple distributions
  Opening Multiple Distributions

optional software, installing
  Installing Optional Software Products

overlays
  Software Release Types

overprint preference, of set command
  Controlling the Display of Filenames

partitioned environments
  licenses for
    Software Licensing and Partitioned Environments

partitions
  Partitions

partitions, disk
  Administrative Menu Commands

password protection
  Configuring an Installation Account

patch release
  identifying in list output
    Interpreting Patch Information in list Displays

patches
  conflicts
    Patch Installation Procedure
  defined
    Software Release Types
  installing
    Installing Patches
  removing
    Removing Patches

path specification error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

permanent preferences
  A Closer Look at Preferences

ping command
  Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
  Checking Network Connections

port@host feature
  The port@host Feature

preferences
  displaying current settings
    Checking the Current Preference Settings
  file (.swmgrrc )
    The Preferences File
  for menu control
    Controlling Menu Displays
  overview
    A Closer Look at Preferences
  permanent
    A Closer Look at Preferences
  tables
    The Preferences List
  transient
    A Closer Look at Preferences

preliminary selections
  Preliminary Selections
  Automatic Initialization
  Automatic Initialization Functions
  Accepting Automatic Selections

product
  See software products.
    Anatomy of a Software Product

product description file
  Product Descriptions

product descriptions
  reading
    Automatic Initialization
    Automatic Initialization Functions
    Main Menu Commands

PROM
  displaying variables settings
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  network address setting
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

quit command
  overview
    Ending a Session
  reference
    Main Menu Commands

quitting a session
  Step 7: Quitting the Installation Session

$rbase root installation directory
  The Preferences File

recalculate command
  The recalculate Command
  reference
    Administrative Menu Commands

reference pages, installing
  Installing Reference Pages

reinstalling software
  Reinstalling the Same Software

release family
  Software Release Types

release notes
  how to read
    Understanding Software Installations

relocate command
  reference
    Administrative Menu Commands

remove command
  arguments
    Using Arguments in Selection Commands
  function
    Using the install, remove, and keep Commands
  reference
    Main Menu Commands
  sample entries
    Simple Selection Command Entries

removing
  all software
    Removing Software
  files
    Main Menu Commands

required subsystems, defined
  Required and Default Subsystems

restarting workstation
  Main Menu Commands

resuming an interrupted session
  Stopping an Installation

retry command
  Interrupt Menu Commands

return command
  reference, Administration menu
    Administrative Menu Commands
  reference, View menu
    View Menu Commands

.rhosts file
  modifying for installation
    Configuring an Installation Account

rld error
  Inst Library libinst.so Errors

RoboInst server
  How RoboInst Works

routers
  identifying
    Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
  use in miniroot installations
    Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers

rqs command
  reference
    Administrative Menu Commands

rsh command
  Checking Network Connections

rulesoverride preference of the set command
  Removing Software

sa file in software distributions
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

sash program
  About Miniroot Installations
  How RoboInst Works
  Events in a RoboInst Installation
  Boot Server Setup

save command
  Administrative Menu Commands

security
  on Inst user account
    Configuring an Installation Account
  tftp
    Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

selecting software (for installation)
  Step 4: Making Software Selections
  Using step to Make Selections

selection
  automatic after from
    Main Menu Commands
  current
    Main Menu Commands
  initial
    Main Menu Commands
  of subsystems
    Main Menu Commands
  pending
    If Inst Is Interrupted

selection commands
  install, remove and keep
    Using the install, remove, and keep Commands
  overview
    Selecting and Installing Software
  step
    Using step to Make Selections

selection processing
  Step 5: Launching the Installation

selections file
  Writing an inst.init Script

server. See installation server.
  Setting Up an Installation Server

server specification error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

set command
  reference, Administrative menu
    Administrative Menu Commands
  reference, Interrupt menu
    Interrupt Menu Commands
  reference, Main menu
    Main Menu Commands
  reference, View menu
    View Menu Commands
  saved option values
    View Menu Commands
    Administrative Menu Commands
    Interrupt Menu Commands

sethostipaddr command
  Administrative Menu Commands

sethostname command
  Administrative Menu Commands

sh command
  reference, Administration menu
    Administrative Menu Commands
  reference, Interrupt menu
    Interrupt Menu Commands
  reference, Main menu
    Main Menu Commands

sh command, to invoke an IRIX shell
  The sh and shroot Commands

shell (argument to set command)
  The sh and shroot Commands

SHELL environment variable
  The sh and shroot Commands

shell, IRIX
  The sh and shroot Commands
  Administrative Menu Commands
  Interrupt Menu Commands

shortname
  defined
    Anatomy of a Software Product

show command
  View Menu Commands

show_files preference, of set command
  Controlling the Display of Filenames

showfiles command
  Backing Up the Target Systems
  for changed configuration files
    Merging Configuration Files
  to list configuration files
    Removing Software

showprods command
  Calling Your Support Organization
  for displaying release numbers
    Avoiding Compatibility Problems
  for new systems
    Factory-Installed Subsystems
  for reference pages
    Installing Reference Pages

shroot command
  Administrative Menu Commands
  reference, Interrupt menu
    Interrupt Menu Commands
  reference, Main menu
    Main Menu Commands

shroot command, to invoke an IRIX shell
  The sh and shroot Commands

shutdown command
  Loading From a Local CD

size of subsystems
  in list and step displays
    Interpreting list Output
    Using the View Commands Menu
  with delayed space checking
    Delaying Disk Space Checking

sizes command
  reference
    View Menu Commands

software
  old versions
    Main Menu Commands
  removing
    Main Menu Commands

software inventory. See distribution inventory and target inventory.
  Viewing the Software Inventory

Software Manager
  Understanding Software Installations
  Using the Main Menu
  A Closer Look at Preferences

software options, installing
  Installing Optional Software Products

software product release
  Understanding Software Installations

software products
  components
    Anatomy of a Software Product
  defined
    Anatomy of a Software Product
  naming convention
    Anatomy of a Software Product
  patching
    Installing Patches
  reinstalling after hardware changes
    Installing Software for Hardware Upgrades
  reinstalling files after patching
    Removing Patches
  removing
    Removing Software
  removing files after patching
    Removing Original Product Files
  specifying in commands
    Using Product and Image Names
  specifying with keywords
    Using Keywords as Arguments
  viewing level
    The level Command

sort command
  The sort Command
  View Menu Commands

space checking
  delaying
    Delaying Disk Space Checking
  detailed
    Estimated and Detailed Space Checks
  estimated
    Estimated and Detailed Space Checks
  overview
    Controlling Disk Space Checks and Reports

space command
  The space Command
  reference
    Administrative Menu Commands

spec file
  Product Descriptions
  Using an HTML Distribution Directory

step command
  Using step to Make Selections
  controlling with view
    Using the View Commands Menu
  reference
    Main Menu Commands

stop command
  reference
    Interrupt Menu Commands

stopping an installation
  Stopping an Installation

subsystems
  default
    Required and Default Subsystems
  defined
    Subsystems
  displaying files in
    The files Command
  files in
    Administrative Menu Commands
  installing incompatible
    Avoiding Compatibility Problems
  naming convention
    Subsystems
  required
    Required and Default Subsystems
  sizes. See size of subsystems.
    Interpreting list Output
  specifying in commands
    Using Wildcards in Subsystem Names
  specifying with keywords
    Using Keywords as Arguments
  viewing level
    The level Command

support
  Calling Your Support Organization

swap partition, in miniroot installations
  About Miniroot Installations

.swmgrrc file, for preferences
  The Preferences File

sysadm command
  Disk Space Errors

system administration
  documentation
    Related Documentation

System Maintenance menu
  accessing
    Loading From a Local CD
  illustration
    Loading From a Local CD

system partitions
  Partitions

tardist file
  Setting Up an HTTP Installation Server

targ command
  View Menu Commands

target
  defined
    Sources of Installable Software
  IP address
    Getting the Target's Name and Address
  shutting down
    Loading From a Local CD

target inventory
  displaying
    Displaying Software Installed on the Target
  displaying on new systems
    Factory-Installed Subsystems
  removing
    Removing Software
  sample display
    Displaying Software Installed on the Target
  specifying as the source
    Using the from Command
  viewing
    Viewing the Software Inventory
    The target and distribution Commands
  viewing files in
    The files Command

TFTP
  Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
  Boot Server Setup
  Configuration Server Setup
  enabling access
    Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
    Checking Network Connections

tftp , enabling access
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

tftp security
  Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

tftpd daemon
  Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

timeout preference, of set command
  Changing the Network Time-out Value

transient preferences
  A Closer Look at Preferences

umount command
  Administrative Menu Commands

unmounting filesystems
  The mount and umount Commands

updatekeepfile command
  reference
    Administrative Menu Commands

USE_SERVER feature
  The USE_SERVER Feature

user account
  configuring for Inst access
    Configuring an Installation Account
  non-guest
    Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
    Configuring an Installation Account
  specifying in from commands
    Specifying an Alternate User Account

/var/inst/patchbase file
  function
    Installing Patches
  reinstalling contents
    Removing Patches
  removing contents
    Removing Original Product Files

view
  filtering with keywords
    The filter Command
  setting level
    The level Command
  setting sort order
    The sort Command
  setting to distribution or target
    The target and distribution Commands

view command
  overview
    Viewing the Software Inventory
  reference
    Main Menu Commands

View Commands menu
  functions
    Using the View Commands Menu
  hidden commands
    Displaying Hidden Commands
  illustration
    Using the View Commands Menu

warning
  Warning

wildcards, in commands
  Using Wildcards in Subsystem Names

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