HP Linux Server Management Software - Manual (Page 5)

Preface
This document provides information about the using the Linux Recovery Utility for HP Integrity Servers. The
Linux Recovery Utility facilitates recovery of your Linux operating system on HP Integrity servers by automating
tasks such as hardware discovery, storage controller configuration, disk partitioning, and preparation of
your system for Linux recovery.
The Linux Recovery Utility is supplied on the Linux Recovery Utility CD for HP Integrity Servers. The Linux
Recovery Utility is used in conjunction with the System Recovery DVD that was provided with your operating
system distribution media.
Note: The Linux Recovery Utility only works with Red Hat Linux pre-installed images for use with an HP
Integrity Server.
Before beginning to use the instructions in this document, please be sure to read the “Known Issues” (page 21)
section, which contains important information about this release.
Intended Audience
The Linux Recovery Utility, and this document, are intended for use by system administrators responsible for
installing, configuring, and managing Linux systems. Administrators are expected to have knowledge of
Linux operating system concepts, commands, and system management and configuration.
Related Documentation
Additional information about the Linux Recovery Utility is provided in the /docs directory on the Linux
Recovery Utility CD. This directory contains a "README.txt" file that provides the latest release information
for the Linux Recovery Utility including changes, outstanding problems, restrictions, and other information
that is not included in the
Linux Recovery Utility User's Guide. This directory also includes documentation
that describes any additional software included on the Linux Recovery Utility CD
Operating system distributions provide documentation with their respective products. The documentation for
your specific Linux operating system is included with your system. For additional information about your
Linux operating system and its associated documentation, read the
Support Notes document that HP provides
with your operating system distribution.
Updates
For the latest updates to the Linux Recovery Utility software and documentation, please see the following
Web site:
http://www.hp.com/go/integritylinux
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