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## Index

abbreviating commands
  Using Command Shortcuts

admin command
  Main Menu Commands

administration, system
  documentation
    IRIX Admin Manual Set

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

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

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 a Software Update
  on empty systems
    Required and Default Subsystems
  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

boot PROM Monitor command
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

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

BOOTP, use in miniroot installations
  Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers

CD-ROM drive
  controller and unit number
    Creating a Distribution Directory
  controlling for installation
    Preparing the Remote CD-ROM Drive
    Stopping the Remote CD Manager
  creating a directory for
    Creating a Distribution Directory
  device numbers
    Getting CD-ROM Device Numbers
  mount directory
    Preparing the Remote CD-ROM Drive
  specifying as the distribution source
    Using the from Command

cdinstmgr program
  starting
    Preparing the Remote CD-ROM Drive
  stopping
    Stopping the Remote CD Manager

cdromd daemon
  Stopping the Remote CD Manager
  Stopping the Remote CD Manager

CDs
  ejecting
    Creating a Distribution Directory
  ejecting
    Creating a Distribution Directory
    Stopping the Remote CD Manager
  mounting
    Creating a Distribution Directory
  organizing for installation
    Planning the Order of Installation

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

command monitor
  accessing
    Preliminary PROM Monitor Procedure
  purpose of
    About Miniroot Installations

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.
  Introduction

compatibility errors, avoiding
  Avoiding Compatibility Problems

config command
  Administrative Menu Commands

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 All Software
  notice of changes
    The Configuration File Notice
  removing
    Merging Configuration Files
  retrieving from tape
    Backing Up the Target Systems

conflict command
  using
    Using the conflicts Command

conflicts
  error messages
    Using the conflicts Command
  in patches
    Patch Installation Procedure
  resolving
    Step 6: Resolving Conflicts and Other Errors
  resolving
    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
  in updates
    Installing a Software Update
  on empty target systems
    Required and Default Subsystems

delayspacecheck option of set
  Administrative Menu Commands
  Main Menu Commands

delayspacecheck preference, of set command
  Delaying Disk Space Checking

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

detailspacecheck preference, of set command
  The recalculate Command
  Changing Detail Space Checking

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

device names
  CDs
    Using fx to Restore the Swap Partition

device numbers
  in CD mount command
    Creating a Distribution Directory

disk partitions
  Administrative Menu Commands
  About Miniroot Installations

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 Detail Space Checks
  disabling calculations
    Estimated and Detail Space Checks
  displaying summaries
    The space Command
  estimated space checks
    Estimated and Detail Space Checks
  forcing recalculations
    The recalculate Command
  freeing
    The sh and shroot Commands
  minimizing calculation time
    Minimizing Disk Space Checking Time
  not enough
    Condensed Installation Instructions
    Required and Default Subsystems
  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 directory
  contents of
    Creating a Distribution Directory
    Creating a Distribution Directory
  copying to
    Creating a Distribution Directory
  creating
    Creating a Distribution Directory
  defined
    Sources of Installable Software
  limiting tftp access
    Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
  on CDs
    Sources of Installable Software
  specifying as the distribution source
    Using the from Command
  structure
    Creating a Distribution Directory

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

distribution path error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

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

distribution, defined
  Introduction

dk error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Local CD

dksc error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Local CD

ejecting CDs
  Creating a Distribution Directory
  Creating a Distribution Directory

error
  leaving installation
    Errors On Leaving an Installation Session (RQS Errors)

error
  abnormal session interruption
    Completing a Checkpoint Restart
  archive corrupt
    Archive Corrupt Errors
  conflicting selections
    Step 6: Resolving Conflicts and Other Errors
  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
  distribution
    Errors in the Distribution
  exit operations (exitop)
    Correcting Other Installation Errors
  exit operations (exitop)
    subcommand and Exitop Errors
  fatal
    Fatal
  installation processing
    Correcting Other Installation Errors
  IP address
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  leaving installation
    Correcting Other Installation Errors
  libinst.so
    Inst Library libinst.so Errors
  live installation
    Errors Starting Live Installation
  loading miniroot
    Errors Loading the Miniroot
  local CD
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Local CD
  network timeout
    Network Timeout Errors
  not enough space
    Pre-Installation Check Errors
    Disk Space Errors
  path
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  pre-installation
    Pre-Installation Check Errors
  remote host
    Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host
  rld
    Inst Library libinst.so Errors
  RQS
    Errors On 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
  Interrupt Menu Commands
  Administrative 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

exit operation (exitop) error
  Correcting Other Installation Errors

exit processing (exitops)
  The Requickstart Sequence

exiting Inst
  Main Menu Commands

factory installed software
  Factory-Installed Subsystems

fatal error
  Fatal

files
  displaying
    Controlling the Display of Filenames
    The files Command
  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 Remote Distribution Source
    Loading From a Local CD
  for miniroot installations
    The sh and shroot Commands
  mounting
    The mount and umount Commands
  unmounting
    The mount and umount Commands

filter (view command argument)
  The filter Command

filter command
  functions
    The filter Command
  reference
    View Menu Commands

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
  Inst access requirements. See also user account.
    Configuring an Installation Account
  tftp access
    Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

hardware command
  Administrative Menu Commands

hardware-specific files
  change notice
    Reinstalling the Same Software
  in software product releases
    Software Product Releases
  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
    Getting CD-ROM Device Numbers
    Creating a Distribution Directory

hostname, obtaining
  Getting the Target's Name and Address

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

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
    Introduction
  help feature
    Getting Help During Installations
  invoking
    Specifying the Source on the Command Line
    Introduction to Inst
  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
  Introduction

inst.init file
  Using an Initialization Script

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

installation
  checks
    Main Menu Commands
  history database
    View Menu Commands
    Interrupt Menu Commands
    Administrative 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
  Planning the Order of Installation

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
  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
  specifying as the distribution source
    Using the from Command

installation server error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

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

interactive mode
  Main Menu Commands

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

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
    IRIX Admin Manual Set

IRIX commands, in the miniroot
  The sh and shroot Commands

IRIX kernel, in the miniroot
  About Miniroot Installations

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

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

licensing
  Licensing

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
    The Preferences List
    Using the list Command
  legend
    Using the list Command
  mnemonic tags
    Interpreting list Output
  overview
    Viewing the Software Inventory
  patch items in output
    Interpreting Patch Information
  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 Installation

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

man pages. See reference pages.
  Installing Reference Pages

mediad daemon
  restarting
    Creating a Distribution Directory
  startup from cdinstmgr program
    Preparing the Remote CD-ROM Drive
  stopping
    Creating a Distribution Directory

menus
  controlling
    Controlling Menu Displays
  displaying
    Redisplaying the Menu
  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
  avoiding incompatibilities
    Avoiding Compatibility Problems
  components of
    About Miniroot Installations
  defined
    Software Installation Methods
  IRIX command availability
    The sh and shroot Commands

miniroot installation
  conditions requiring
    Patch Installation Procedure
    Reinstalling the Same Software
    Installing Accompanying Product Releases
    Removing All 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

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 a Distribution Directory

mounting filesystems
  The mount and umount Commands

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

network
  timeout error
    Network Timeout Errors

network
  checking connections
    Checking Network Connections
  preparations
    Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
  problem resolution
    Resolving Network Problems

network address
  changing PROM setting
    Preliminary PROM Monitor Procedure
  displaying IP setting
    Getting the Target's Name and Address
  displaying PROM setting
    Preliminary PROM Monitor Procedure

network timeout
  Changing the Network Timeout 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

optional software, installing
  Installing Optional Software Products

overprint preference, of set command
  Controlling the Display of Filenames

partitions, disk
  Administrative Menu Commands

password protection
  Configuring an Installation Account

patch release
  defined
    Patch Releases
  identifying in list output
    Interpreting Patch Information
  installing
    Installing Patch Releases

patches
  conflicts
    Patch Installation Procedure
  defined
    Patch Releases
  removing
    Removing Patches

path specification error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

permanent preferences
  A Closer Look at Preferences

ping command
  Checking Network Connections
  Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers

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
  Automatic Initialization
  Automatic Initialization Functions
  Accepting Automatic Selections
  Required and Default Subsystems

product
  See software products.
    Anatomy of a Software Product

product description file
  Product Descriptions

product descriptions
  reading
    Automatic Initialization
    Automatic Initialization Functions
  reading
    Main Menu Commands

PROM
  displaying variables settings
    Preliminary PROM Monitor Procedure
  network address setting
    Preliminary PROM Monitor Procedure

PROM monitor
  defined
    About Miniroot Installations
  invoking
    Preliminary PROM Monitor Procedure

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 notes
  how to read
    Software Product Releases
    Patch Releases

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 All Software
  files
    Main Menu Commands
  subsystems
    Installing a Software Update

requickstart process
  The Requickstart Sequence

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

routers
  identifying
    Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers
  unsuitability as installation servers
    Setting Up an Installation Server
  use in miniroot installations
    Enabling BOOTP Forwarding on Routers

rsh command
  Checking Network Connections

rulesoverride preference of the set command
  Removing All Software

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

sash program, in miniroot installations
  About Miniroot Installations

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

sequence numbers
  Installing Optional Software Products

server specification error
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

server. See installation server.
  Setting Up an Installation Server

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
    Administrative Menu Commands
    View 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
  Administrative Menu Commands
  Interrupt Menu Commands

shell, IRIX
  The sh and shroot 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 All 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
  Preliminary PROM Monitor Procedure

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

software
  old versions
    Main Menu Commands
  removing
    Main Menu Commands

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

Software Manager
  Introduction
  A Closer Look at Preferences
  Using the Main Menu

software options, installing
  Installing Optional Software Products

software product release
  Software Product Releases

software products
  components
    Anatomy of a Software Product
  defined
    Anatomy of a Software Product
  hierarchy (illustration)
    Software Product Releases
  naming convention
    Anatomy of a Software Product
  patching
    Installing Patch Releases
  reinstalling after hardware changes
    Installing Software for Hardware Upgrades
  reinstalling files after patching
    Removing Patches
  removing all
    Removing All 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
  View Menu Commands
  The sort Command

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

space command
  The space Command
  reference
    Administrative Menu Commands

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
  removing
    Installing a Software Update
  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
    IRIX Admin Manual Set

System Maintenance menu
  accessing
    Preliminary PROM Monitor Procedure
  illustration
    Preliminary PROM Monitor Procedure

targ command
  View Menu Commands

target
  defined
    Sources of Installable Software
  IP address
    Getting the Target's Name and Address
  shutting down
    Preliminary PROM Monitor Procedure

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

tftp
  enabling access
    Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server
  enabling access
    Checking Network Connections

tftp security
  Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

tftp, enabling access
  Errors Loading the Miniroot From Remote Host

TFTP, use in miniroot installations
  Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

tftpd daemon
  Enabling TFTP Access on an Installation Server

timeout preference, of set command
  Changing the Network Timeout Value

transient preferences
  A Closer Look at Preferences

umount command
  Administrative Menu Commands

unmounting filesystems
  The mount and umount Commands

updates, installing
  Installing a Software Update
  Avoiding Compatibility Problems

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

/var/inst/patchbase file
  function
    Installing Patch Releases
  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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