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Chapter 12. Installing on IBM System i and IBM System p systems
4. Using the HMC vterm
The HMC vterm is the console for any partitioned IBM System p or IBM System i system. This is
opened by right clicking on the partition on the HMC, and then selecting Open Terminal
Window. Only a single vterm can be connected to the console at one time and there is no
console access for partitioned system besides the vterm. This often is referred to as a 'virtual
console', but is different from the virtual consoles in Section 3, “A Note about Linux Virtual
Consoles” .
5. The Text Mode Installation Program User Interface
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux text mode installation program uses a screen-based interface that
includes most of the on-screen widgets commonly found on graphical user interfaces.
Figure 12.2, “Installation Program Widgets as seen in Boot Loader Configuration”, and
Figure 12.3, “Installation Program Widgets as seen in Disk Druid”, illustrate the screens that
appear during the installation process.
Note
While text mode installations are not explicitly documented, those using the text
mode installation program can easily follow the GUI installation instructions. One
thing to note is that manipulation of LVM (Logical Volume Management) disk
volumes is only possible in graphical mode. In text mode it is only possible to
view and accept the default LVM setup.
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