New Features in This Manual

This update of the Linux Configuration and Operations Guide supports the SGI ProPack 6 for Linux Service Pack 5 software release.

Major Documentation Changes

Added Chapter 1, “SGI LK License Facility”.

This manual mostly applies to SGI Altix systems. In many instances, sections do not apply to the SGI Altix XE or SGI Altix ICE systems. This has been noted throughout the manual as appropriate. For more information on SGI Altix ICE 8200 systems, see the SGI Tempo System Administrator's Guide.