Changing the default profile of a VIOS

You can change the default profile of a Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) by using the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

1. Choose one of the following navigation options depending on the interface type of the Hardware Management Console (HMC):
   • If you are using an HMC Enhanced interface, complete the following steps:
     1. In the navigation pane, expand Systems Management > Servers.
     2. In the work pane, select the server to which you want to add the VIOS.
     3. Select Manage PowerVM by using one of the following options to open the PowerVM Configuration page:
        • Click the menu next to the server name and select Manage PowerVM.
        • In the work pane, click Manage PowerVM.
   • If you are using an HMC Enhanced+ interface, complete the following steps:
     1. In the navigation pane, click the Resources icon .
     2. Click All Systems. The All Systems page is displayed.
     3. In the work pane, select a system and click Actions > View System Properties. You can view and change the properties of the system that are listed under the PowerVM area.
2. In the PowerVM area, click Virtual I/O Servers to view all the Virtual I/O Servers on the selected system.
3. In the work pane, right-click the Virtual I/O Server of your choice and select Profiles > Change Default Profile. The Change Default Profile page is displayed.
4. From the New Default Profile list, select a new default profile.