Creating a logical partition with synchronization of the current configuration

Prerequisites and assumptions

Ensure that the following prerequisite tasks have been completed before you start the configuration steps:

1. The HMC is set up and configured. For instructions, see Installing and configuring the HMC.
2. You read and understand the Logical partition overview.
3. You completed the tasks recommended for logical partition planning. For instructions, see Planning for logical partitions.
4. You removed the system from the manufacturing default configuration and moved the physical hardware to support a partitioned configuration. For instructions, see Creating logical partitions on a new or nonpartitioned server.
5. You have logged in to the HMC with one of the following user roles:
   • Super administrator
   • Operator
6. Ensure that the HMC is at Version 7 Release 7.8.0, or later.

Configuration steps

Ensure that all the prerequisites have been completed before proceeding with configuration steps.

The HMC Classic interface is not supported in Hardware Management Console (HMC) Version 8.7.0, or later. The functions that were previously available in the HMC Classic interface are now available in the HMC Enhanced+ interface.

For more information about creating a logical partition when the HMC is at version 8.7.0, or later, see Creating logical partitions.

When you create a logical partition by using the Create Partition option, or by using the Create a Partition from Template wizard, the synchronization of the current configuration is enabled by default.

To create a logical partition with synchronization of the current configuration profile capability, complete the following steps:

1. In the navigation pane, open Systems Management and click Servers.
2. In the work pane, select the managed system.
3. From the Tasks menu, click Configuration > Create Logical Partitions.
4. From the list for the Sync Current Configuration Capability list, select Sync turned ON.
5. Follow the steps in the Create Logical Partition wizard to create the logical partition.