Installing Linux on POWER8® systems

Learn how to install the Linux® operating system on your Power Systems server.

Installing Linux on Power Systems servers with a graphics card
This guide helps you install Linux on a stand-alone Power Systems server that has a graphics card.
Installing Linux on Power Systems servers by using the serial console
This guide helps you install Linux on a stand-alone Power Systems server.
Installing Virtual I/O Server on Power Systems servers
This guide helps you install Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) and Integrated Virtualization Manager (IVM) on a Power Systems server that has a graphics card.
Installing Linux in a partition using IVM
This guide helps you install Linux onto a Power Systems server partition using the Integrated Virtualization Manager (IVM).
Installing Linux on PowerVM LPAR by using the HMC
You can install Linux on PowerVM® logical partition (LPAR) by using the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

Parent topic: Quick start guides for installing Linux