Installing the Virtual I/O Server by using the HMC graphical user interface

You can install the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) from a CD device, DVD device, saved image, or Network Installation Management (NIM) server by using the Hardware Management Console (HMC) graphical user interface.

For more information about activating and installing the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) when the HMC is at version 8.7.0, or later, see Activating Virtual I/O Servers.