
28 The Virtualization Cookbook for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2
4.1 Installing z/VM from DVD
The section that follows assumes a first-level installation of z/VM from DVD onto DASD. If you
have not already done so, complete the worksheet that is provided in 2.7.1, “z/VM resources
worksheet” on page 16. Note the following points:
For System z9 hardware and older, you will need access to the Hardware Management
Console (HMC) with a user ID that has authority to go into single object operations mode.
For System z10 hardware and newer, the requirement to be in single object operations
mode to access the Load from CD-ROM, DVD or Server function has been removed.
z/VM 5.4 is shipped on tape and DVD. z/VM should install faster from tape due to faster I/O
speeds; however, installing from tape may require more trips between and the HMC and the
tape drive.
If you are familiar with the use of the HMC, you can use the two-page z/VM Summary for
Automated Installation and Service (DVD Installation) to replace or augment the
description that follows.
If you are not familiar with the HMC and z/ VM, you may want to use the complete
installation manual z/VM Guide for Automated Installation and Service Version 5 Release
4.0, GC24-6099.
If you are installing z/VM at the
second level (that is, z/VM under z/VM) or onto SCSI disk,
use the GC24-6099 manual because the sections that follow do not address these
options.
4.1.1 Booting z/VM from DVD
This section explains how to install z/VM 5.4 from an HMC with a DVD-ROM onto 3390-3
equivalent DASD. Some words are included for installing onto the larger 3390-9 DASD. For
alternative configurations, such as installing from tape or onto SCSI disks, refer to the z/VM
documentation.
1. Logon to the Hardware Management Console. You should see the HMC Workplace™
window.
2. Select the LPAR on which you want to install z/VM; this is often reachable by clicking the
CPC images icon.
3. If necessary, click the racetrack buttons (two buttons that are circular arrows on the
bottom right corner) to traverse to the Recovery or CPC Recovery menu.
4. On the Recovery or CPC Recovery menu, double-click the Integrated 3270 Console, as
shown at the bottom of Figure 4-1 on page 29.
Note: Ensure that you have the correct LPAR selected. If you are not completely
sure, check with someone who is sure.
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