Configuring the Linux operating system for IBM z Systems® hosts
You must configure the Linux® operating system before you can use z Systems® hosts with the system.
Before you begin
About this task
Procedure
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Zone the host to the system on the Fibre Channel
SAN.
For more information, see the zoning details and zoning examples topics in the Configuring section of the help.
- Create the host on the system using the worldwide port names (WWPNs). Map the volumes to the host, as required.
- Configure your Linux system for FCP attachment. See the latest versions of the Linux on zSeries Device Drivers and Installation Commands for the Linux Kernel and Device Drivers, Features, and Commands for the Linux Kernel publications for additional information.
- See your host publications for additional configuration tasks.