Using installation images to install the base operating system on a NIM client

Using installation images to install the base operating system (BOS) on a NIM client is similar to the traditional BOS installation from a tape or media device because the BOS image is installed from the installation images in the lpp_source resource.

Prerequisites

• The NIM master must be configured, and lpp_source and SPOT resources must be defined. See Configuring the NIM master and creating basic installation resources.
• The NIM client to be installed must already exist in the NIM environment. To add the client to the NIM environment, see Adding standalone clients to the NIM environment.