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 {panel:title=Prerequisites| borderStyle=dashed| borderColor=#ccc| titleBGColor=#F7D6C1| bgColor=#FFFFCE}
 # IBM VIOS Insallation DVD
 # IBM AIX Installation CD Disk 1 (I used AIX 5.3)
 # AIX NIM Server (I used AIX 5.3)
 # Power Series 5
 {panel}
 {tip:title=Many Thanks}
 Many thanks goes out to the IBM's ITCAM Test Team in Austin!
 {tip}
 h3. Step 1. Prepare Installation files:
 # AIX File Limit Size
 You must ensure that your file size security limitation isn't going to stop you from copying your mksysb image from your cdrom to your hard drive. On your NIM server, go to the */etc/security* directory and edit the *limit* file. Change the fsize to -1 or something large enough to ensure the mksysb image will copy over. You will need to reboot your system for this to take place. (or you can log out and log in again)
 {quote}
 cd /etc/security
 vi limits
 fsize = -1
 reboot
 {quote}
 # Insert and Mount VIOS DVD
 {quote}
 smitty mountfs
 FILE SYSTEM name: /dev/cd0
 DIRECTORY over which to mount: /cdrom
 TYPE of file system: cdrfs
 Mount as a READ-ONLY system? yes
 (or mkdir /cdrom
 mount -v cdrfs -o ro /dev/cd0 /cdrom )
 {quote}
 # Copy installation files from cdrom:
 {quote}
 mkdir /export/VIOS
 cd /cdrom/nimol/ioserver_res
 {noformat}
 -rw-r--r-- 1 root system 11969032 Jul 05 07:07 booti.chrp.mp.ent.Z
 -rw-r--r-- 1 root system 951 Jul 05 07:07 bosinst.data
 -rw-r--r-- 1 root system 40723208 Jul 05 07:07 ispot.tar.Z
 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root system 38 Jul 05 07:07 mksysb -> ../../usr/sys/inst.images/mksysb_image
 {noformat}
 cp bosinst.data /export/VIOS
 cd /cdrom/usr/sys/inst.images
 {noformat}
 -rw-r--r-- 1 root system 1101926400 Jul 05 06:52 mksysb_image
 {noformat}
 cp mksysb_image /export/VIOS
 (for newer versions of vio like 1.5.2 you need to do this)
  (for newer versions of vio like 1.5.2 & 2.1 you need to do this)
 cp mksysb_image2 /export/VIOS
 cd /export/VIOS
 cat mksysb_image2>>mksysb_image
 {quote}
  
 h3. Step 2. Define NIM Resources:
 # Define the mksysb_image resource object
 {quote}
 nim -o define -t mksysb -a location=/export/VIOS/mksysb_image -a server=master vios_mksysb
 {quote}
 # Define the SPOT resource object
 {quote}
 mkdir /export/VIOSSPOT
 nim -o define -t spot -a server=master -a location=/export/VIOS/VIOSSPOT -a source=vios_mksysb vios_spot
 {quote}
 {noformat}
 # nim -o define -t spot -a server=master -a location=/export/VIOS/VIOSSPOT -a so
 urce=vios_mksysb vios_spot
  
  Creating SPOT in "/export/VIOS/VIOSSPOT" on machine "master" from "vios_mksysb"
  ...
  
  Restoring files from BOS image. This may take several minutes ...
  
  
  Checking filesets and network boot images for SPOT "vios_spot".
  This may take several minutes ...
 {noformat}
 # Define the bosinst resource object
 {quote}
 nim -o define -t bosinst_data -a location=/export/VIOS/bosinst.data -a server=master vios_bosinst
 {quote}
 # Define the lpp_source resource object
  # Define the lpp_source resource object.
 ( You might skip if you wish as lpp_sources provides extra filesets. But you should be able to install/run
  vio without lpp_source , same as AIX. Also note that different VIO version is based on different AIX version.
  You need to find which AIX version you need to create the lpp_source. Run lsnim -l vios_mksysb and you will
  see the AIX revesion. You need that CD to create the lpp_source. For example for VIO 1.5 you need AIX 5.3
  TL7 CD1, for 1.5.2 you need AIX 5.3 TL8 CD1 for 2.1 you need AIX 6.1 TL2. But always run lsnim -l command
  on the mksysb or the spot you just created to find which AIX CD you need.)
  
 Insert the first disk of the AIX installation.
 *NOTE: When trying to use the VIOS lpp_source, when trying to NIM an LPAR, you get a missing simages error. So instead, we will use the AIX installation CDs, which works just fine.*
 {quote}
 umount /cdrom
 mkdir /export/VIOS/lppsource
 nim -o define -t lpp_source -a source=/dev/cd0 -a server=master -a location=/export/VIOS/lppsource vios_lppsource
 {quote}
  
 h3. Step 3. Create VIOS LPAR:
 *NOTE: I dont have any pictures of this part of the setup, but it should be obvious how this is done*
 *NOTE: I give specifications for a typical VIOS server. Your environment may vary.*
 # On the Power 5 HMC, right click on *Partitions* and select *Create* -> *Locical Partition*
 # Enter a *Parition ID* and a *Partition name*. Under Partition environment, select *Virtual I/O server*.
 # Select *Next*.
 # Configure the workload group, otherwise select *No*. Select *Next*.
 # Enter a *Profile Name*. Select *Next*.
 # Enter select the amount of *Minimum memory*, *Desired memory*, and *Maximum memory*. I usually use *2 GB* throughout all three. Select *Next*.
 # Select a *Processing mode*. I use *Dedicated*. Select *Next*.
 # If using *Dedicated*, enter the *Minimum processors*, *Desired processors*, and *Maximum processors*. I usually use *4 processors* throughout all three. Select *Next*.
 # Select your *Hardware Configuration* that you wish to use for your environment. Select *Next*.
 # Configure *I/O pools* - Leave these as the default. Select *Next*.
 # Configure *Virutal I/O adapters* - I typically configure this part later. Select *Next*.
 # Configure *Power Controlling Partitions* - Leave these as the default settings. Select *Next*.
 # Optional Settings - Leave these as the default settings. Select *Next*.
 # Verify settings and Select *Finish*.
  
 h3. Step 4. NIM VIOS LPAR:
 # On the NIM server, start NIM: *smit nim*
 {noformat}
  Network Installation Management
  
 Move cursor to desired item and press Enter.
  
  Configure the NIM Environment
  Perform NIM Software Installation and Maintenance Tasks
  Perform NIM Administration Tasks
  Create IPL ROM Emulation Media
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 Esc+1=Help Esc+2=Refresh Esc+3=Cancel Esc+8=Image
 Esc+9=Shell Esc+0=Exit Enter=Do
 {noformat}
 # Select *Perform NIM Software Installation and Maintenance Tasks*
 {noformat}
  Perform NIM Software Installation and Maintenance Tasks
  
 Move cursor to desired item and press Enter.
  
  Install and Update Software
  List Software and Related Information
  Software Maintenance and Utilities
  Alternate Disk Installation
  Manage Diskless/Dataless Machines
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 Esc+1=Help Esc+2=Refresh Esc+3=Cancel Esc+8=Image
 Esc+9=Shell Esc+0=Exit Enter=Do
 {noformat}
 # Select *Install and Update Software*
 {noformat}
  Install and Update Software
  
 Move cursor to desired item and press Enter.
  
  Install the Base Operating System on Standalone Clients
  Install Software
  Update Installed Software to Latest Level (Update All)
  Install Software Bundle
  Update Software by Fix (APAR)
  Install and Update from ALL Available Software
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 Esc+1=Help Esc+2=Refresh Esc+3=Cancel Esc+8=Image
 Esc+9=Shell Esc+0=Exit Enter=Do
 {noformat}
 # Select *Install the Base Operating System on Standalone Client*
 {noformat}
  Install and Update Software
  
 Move cursor to desired item and press Enter.
  
  Install the Base Operating System on Standalone Clients
  Install Software
  Update Installed Software to Latest Level (Update All)
  Install Software Bundle
  Update Software by Fix (APAR)
  Install and Update from ALL Available Software
  
  
  
  
  
  
  +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
  | Select a TARGET for the operation |
  | |
  | Move cursor to desired item and press Enter. |
  | |
  | reg-05 machines standalone |
  | |
  | Esc+1=Help Esc+2=Refresh Esc+3=Cancel |
  | Esc+8=Image Esc+0=Exit Enter=Do |
 Es| /=Find n=Find Next |
 Es+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
 {noformat}
 # Select the machine to install VIOS on. If nothing appears, make sure you have created a stand alone system.
 {noformat}
  Install and Update Software
  
 Move cursor to desired item and press Enter.
  
  Install the Base Operating System on Standalone Clients
  Install Software
  Update Installed Software to Latest Level (Update All)
  Install Software Bundle
  Update Software by Fix (APAR)
  Install and Update from ALL Available Software
  
  
  
  
  +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
  | Select the installation TYPE |
  | |
  | Move cursor to desired item and press Enter. |
  | |
  | rte - Install from installation images |
  | mksysb - Install from a mksysb |
  | spot - Install a copy of a SPOT resource |
  | |
  | Esc+1=Help Esc+2=Refresh Esc+3=Cancel |
  | Esc+8=Image Esc+0=Exit Enter=Do |
 Es| /=Find n=Find Next |
 Es+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
 {noformat}
 # Select *mksysb - Install from a mksysb*
 {noformat}
  Install and Update Software
  
 Move cursor to desired item and press Enter.
  
  Install the Base Operating System on Standalone Clients
  Install Software
  Update Installed Software to Latest Level (Update All)
  Install Software Bundle
  Update Software by Fix (APAR)
  Install and Update from ALL Available Software
  
  
  
  
  
  
  +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
  | Select the MKSYSB to use for the installation |
  | |
  | Move cursor to desired item and press Enter. |
  | |
  | vios_mksysb resources mksysb |
  | |
  | Esc+1=Help Esc+2=Refresh Esc+3=Cancel |
  | Esc+8=Image Esc+0=Exit Enter=Do |
 Es| /=Find n=Find Next |
 Es+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
 {noformat}
 # Select the *vios_mksysb* resource.
 {noformat}
  Install and Update Software
  
 Move cursor to desired item and press Enter.
  
  Install the Base Operating System on Standalone Clients
  Install Software
  Update Installed Software to Latest Level (Update All)
  Install Software Bundle
  Update Software by Fix (APAR)
  Install and Update from ALL Available Software
  
  
  
  
  
  
  +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
  | Select the SPOT to use for the installation |
  | |
  | Move cursor to desired item and press Enter. |
  | |
  | vios_spot resources spot |
  | |
  | Esc+1=Help Esc+2=Refresh Esc+3=Cancel |
  | Esc+8=Image Esc+0=Exit Enter=Do |
 Es| /=Find n=Find Next |
 Es+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
 {noformat}
 # Select *vios_spot* resource.
 # Select the *vios_lppsource* resource.
 # Select the *vios_bosinst* resource.
 {noformat}
  Install the Base Operating System on Standalone Clients
  
 Type or select values in entry fields.
 Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes.
  
 [TOP] [Entry Fields]
 * Installation Target reg-05
 * Installation TYPE mksysb
 * SPOT vios_spot
  LPP_SOURCE [vios_lppsource] +
  MKSYSB vios_mksysb
  
  BOSINST_DATA to use during installation [vios_bosinst] +
  IMAGE_DATA to use during installation [] +
  RESOLV_CONF to use for network configuration [] +
  Customization SCRIPT to run after installation [] +
  Customization FB Script to run at first reboot [] +
  ACCEPT new license agreements? [no] +
  Remain NIM client after install? [yes] +
  PRESERVE NIM definitions for resources on [yes] +
  this target?
  
  FORCE PUSH the installation? [no] +
  
 [MORE...31]
  
 Esc+1=Help Esc+2=Refresh Esc+3=Cancel Esc+4=List
 Esc+5=Reset Esc+6=Command Esc+7=Edit Esc+8=Image
 Esc+9=Shell Esc+0=Exit Enter=Do
 {noformat}
 *NOTE: Setting the "Remain as NIM client after install" as YES can cause errors when configuring your shared ethernet adapters after install.*
 # Press *Enter* to start the NIM process.
  
 {info:title=More References}
 *NIM Syntax*
 http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/UserInfo/Resources/Hardware/IBMp690/IBM/usr/share/man/info/en_US/a_doc_lib/aixins/aixnimgd/nim_resources.htm
 *Some NIM Syntax Examples*
 http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/pseries/v5r3/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.aix.install/doc/insgdrf/basic_config_cmd.htm
 {info}

 
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