Xerox t 180 User Manual
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE
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Sysgen overview
This chapter provides information on different types of sysgens,
operating system software (OSS), and the resource information
needed when performing a system sysgen.
operating system software (OSS), and the resource information
needed when performing a system sysgen.
Sysgen definition
A system generation, or sysgen, is the process you use to install,
upgrade, or modify the operating system software (OSS) on a Xerox
Laser Printing System (LPS).
upgrade, or modify the operating system software (OSS) on a Xerox
Laser Printing System (LPS).
Types of sysgen
Table 1-1 lists the purpose of each sysgen type.
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Types of sysgen
Sysgen type
Purpose
Sysgen
Build a new operating system on new or existing
system disks.
system disks.
Example:
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Installing a brand new system
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Replacing, formatting or erasing a system
disk
disk
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When required for installing a new software
release.
release.
Auto
Add or update features or operating systems.
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Add new features to an existing operating
system
system
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Replace the existing version of the
operating system with a new version.
operating system with a new version.
Mini
Change the configuration options of the current
system without affecting user files.
system without affecting user files.
Example:
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Changing online host address
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Adding finishing equipment