In case the Linux box doesn’t boot, and it has full disk encryption using true-crypt, then follow along to get those partitions loaded, mounted, etc… First of all if your system isn’t booting, you’ll have to boot from a Linux live media (cd, usb, etc). Then you’ll have the task of designating what partitions to…
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System Board Replacement VIO prep-steps for Blade Servers
1) Login with padmin under the Integrated Virtualization manager (IVM) 2) On the left under service management, you have the option for backup/restore 3) The backup will be place under /home/padmin/profile.bak 4) Once the board is replaced, login to IVM, and perform a restore from Service Management/Backup/Restore. If you can’t get into the IVM in…
Installing VIOS
The plan is to install VIOS (example: Ver 2.1.3 fp10-23) straight to a LUN, and NOT to a local disk drive. Requires BOTH VIOS Install disks. (Physical Media). Download the VIOS Install ISO’s and burn them to a DVD-R (Required to be associated to your IBM Account + hardware) Have LUNS carved up and presented…