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Sysgen overview
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
This table lists the purpose of each sysgen type.
Sysgen type
Purpose
Sysgen
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Build a new operating system on new or
existing system disks.
Example:
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Installing a brand new system
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Replacing, formatting or erasing a
system disk
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When required for installing a new
software release or patch.
Auto
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Add new features to an existing
operating system
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Replace the existing version of the
operating system with a new version.
Mini
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Change the configuration options of the
current system without affecting user
files.
Example:
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Changing online host address
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Adding finishing equipment
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE
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