Learn about choosing your connection method when you are running AIX® or Linux®.
One of your first tasks is to specify if you want the electronic connection
to service and support to be set up and how you will connect. This connection
can be through your
HMC or,
in some cases, through a pass-through system, such as another
HMC.
When deciding which type of connection to use, consider the following:
- Update strategy
- The connection type that you select here also dictates how you will install
your updates. For example, if you choose to connect to service and support
through your HMC, you
will install server firmware updates through your HMC.
For AIX and Linux logical partitions, you will also
receive operating system updates through the HMC.
You will then have to make those updates available to the logical partition
or partitions that are running that operating system.
- Speed
- Different connection types offer different rates of data transfer. If
you choose to receive data through your electronic connection, try to select
the fastest method of sending and receiving data that you have available to
you.
- Location
- The location of the connection is another important factor in your decision.
A local connection is preferred to a remote connection. However, you should
consider speed and locale together when you make your selection.