If you do not plan to configure logical partitions or set up the Hardware Management Console (HMC), then use this checklist to help you set up your system.
For a successful installation, complete the following tasks in order.
Some setup tasks require the assistance of a service provider. The service providers have access to customized universal installation instructions (CUII) for those tasks that require their services.
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| __ | Good planning is essential for the successful setup and use of your server. The customized Planning Checklist provides you with the planning tasks you need to perform. Have you completed the Planning Checklist?
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| __ | Ensure that you have completed the tasks from the Setup instructions |
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| __ | Set up the server. This task must be performed by the service provider. Server setup might include cabling the server, installing the server into a rack, and configuring service connections. |
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that came with your server.| Initial server setup checklist | Printable PDFs | |||
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| 2. | Select the operating system that will run on your server. | |||
| • | AIX® | |||
| __ | Install AIX using the CD-ROM device or Install AIX using Network Installation Management
(NIM). Refer to Installing with Network Installation Management in Installing AIX |
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| 4. | Get fixes. | |||
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| __ | (Optional) Complete additional setup tasks. |
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