XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/DOCUPRINT 96MX LPS SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 1-1
1. 1Sysgen overview
This chapter provides information on different type of sysgens,
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).
Types of sysgen Table 1-1 lists the purpose of each sysgen type.
Table 1-1. Types of sysgen
Sysgen type Purpose
Sysgen Build a new operating system on new or existing
system disks.
Example:
— Installing a brand new system
— Replacing, formatting or erasing a system
disk
— When required for installing a new software
release or patch.
Auto Add or update features or operating systems.
• Add new features to an existing operating
system
• Replace the existing version of the
operating system with a new version.
Mini Change the configuration options of the current
system without affecting user files.
Example:
• Changing online host address
• Adding finishing equipment