IBM AIX - NIM Master Setup

IBM AIX - NIM Master Setup

In this section, we will configure the NIM master and create some basic installation resources:

• Ensure that Volume 1 of the AIX DVD is in the drive.
• Install the NIM master fileset:
  

  # installp -agXd /dev/cd0 bos.sysmgt.nim

• Configure NIM master:
  

  # smitty nim_config_env

  Set fields as follows:
  
  • "Primary Network Interface for the NIM Master": selected interface
  • "Input device for installation images": "cd0"
  • "Remove all newly added NIM definitions...": "yes"
  • Press Enter.
  • Exit when complete.
• Initialize each NIM client:
  

  # smitty nim_mkmac

  Enter the host name of the appropriate LPAR. Set fields as follows:
  
  • "Kernel to use for Network Boot": "mp"
  • "Cable Type": "tp"
  • Press Enter.
  • Exit when complete.