Installing the Virtual I/O Server from the HMC

Find instructions for installing the Virtual I/O Server from the HMC by using the installios command.

Before you start, complete the following tasks:

Ensure that the following statements are true:
- There is an HMC attached to the managed system.
- The Virtual I/O Server logical partition and logical partition profile are created. For instructions, see Creating the Virtual I/O Server logical partition and partition profile using HMC version 7.
- The Virtual I/O Server logical partition has at least one Ethernet adapter and a 16 GB disk assigned to it.
- You have hmcsuperadmin authority.
Gather the following information:
- Static IP address for the Virtual I/O Server
- Subnet mask for the Virtual I/O Server
- Default gateway for the Virtual I/O Server

To install the Virtual I/O Server, follow these steps:

Insert the Virtual I/O Server CD or DVD into the HMC.
If you are installing the Virtual I/O Server through the public network interface, continue to step 3. If you are installing the Virtual I/O Server through a private network interface, type the following from the HMC command line:
```
export INSTALLIOS_PRIVATE_IF=interface
```
where interface is the network interface through which the installation should take place.
From the HMC command line, type:
```
installios
```
Follow the installation instructions according to the system prompts.

After you install the Virtual I/O Server, finish the installation by checking for updates, setting up remote connections, creating additional user IDs, and so on. For instructions, see Finishing the Virtual I/O Server installation.