NIM Network Install

Performing a Network Install

1. # smitty nim
   1. Select: Perform NIM Administration Tasks
   2. Select: Manage Machines
   3. Perform Operations on Machines
      1. Select: <Target Name>
      2. Select: bos_inst
      3. Ensure the entry fields reflect the following:

               Source for BOS Runtime Files               mksysb
               Remain NIM Client after install?           no
               Initiate Boot Operation on Client?         no
               Force Unattended Installation Enablement   no
               ACCEPT new license agreements?             [yes]

Further Reading

1. IBM pSeries and AIX Information Center