Completing the preinstallation tasks

 

Before installing Linux^® on your integrated server, the following tasks need to be completed.

• Install the required iSeries licensed program for Linux integration
  This topic discusses the i5/OS^® options and licensed programs that are required for integrated x86 Linux servers.

• Installing the PTFs required for Linux integration support
  This topic discusses the required PTFs for installing integrated Linux support.

• Completing the iSCSI preinstallation tasks
  This topic discusses the iSCSI related tasks required immediately before Linux installation.

• Creating the driver diskette for Linux installs on the IXS and IXA
  This topic discusses how to create a driver diskette that is required for Linux installation on the IXS and IXA.

• Connecting a USB diskette drive to the IXS
  This topic discusses USB diskette drives used for installation on the integrated xSeries server.

• Connecting the integrated server into the Ethernet LAN
  This topic discusses the external Ethernet connection which is required for all integrated server types (IXS, IXA, iSCSI).

 

Parent topic:

Linux on an integrated xSeries solution