The Virtualization Cookbook for SLES 10 SP2 - z/VM - IBM

Important: INSTDVD can take from 45 minutes to two hours. Now may be a good time
to go to chapter 6 to set up an NFS server.
Also, read errors have been observed resulting in INSTDVD failing. If this is the case, you
can try the command instdvd (restart and the install process should pick up where
the read error occurred. This can be caused by dirt or fingerprints on the DVD.
► You are asked to place the system RSU in the drive. Insert the z/VM Stacked
Recommended Service Upgrade 6101 DVD into the HMC DVD-ROM drive
► At the Integrated 3270 Console, type GO. You should see a messages of the form DVDLOAD:
LOADING FILE CKD5000x IMAGE *. This step should take two to four minutes.
► Finally, you should see the message HCPIDV8329I INSTDVD EXEC ENDED SUCCESSFULLY.
4.1.4 IPL the vanilla z/VM from DASD
IPL your initial z/VM system now on DASD. Your 3270 Integrated Console session should still
be running.
► In the HMC Workplace window, your LPAR should still be selected. If not, select your
LPAR by clicking it. You may have to first double-click Groups.
► You should see the Recovery menu. Double-click the Load icon in the menu at the right
side.
► The Load window opens as shown in Figure 4-11. Follow these steps:
a. Set the load address to the new system residence (610RES) volume which is 6280 in
this example.
b. Set the load parameter to SYSG. This specifies to use the Integrated 3270 console.
c. Click OK to IPL.
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