Using the bosinst_data resource

With a bosinst_data resource, data can be specified in a NIM resource prior to the installation.

A bosinst_data resource represents a file that contains information for the BOS installation program. Normally, the BOS installation program looks for this information in the /bosinst.data file in the BOS installation image. If this file does not exist or if it does not contain all the information that the BOS installation program requires, the program prompts for information by using a console that is local to the target. Information must then be specified manually for the BOS installation to proceed. With a bosinst_data resource, the data can be specified in a NIM resource prior to the installation to prevent the need for prompting at the console.

A sample bosinst.data file (SPOT_Offset /usr/lpp/bosinst/bosinst.template) is located on the SPOT resource server. Also, see Performing a nonprompted BOS installation for a sample bosinst_data file.

For instructions on how to create and use a bosinst_data file, see Performing a nonprompted BOS installation.