Using an image_data resource

An image_data resource represents a file that contains information for the BOS installation program. This information describes how physical disks and file systems should be configured in the root volume group during installation.

Normally, the BOS installation program determines default values that should be used, or uses an image.data file from a mksysb being restored. Use a customized image_data resource only in special cases.

A sample image.data file (SPOT_Offset/usr/lpp/bosinst/image.template) is located on the SPOT resource server. For more information about the image.data file, see the Files Reference.