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Ethernet Interface (if applicable)
If the install server uses a different network adapter, and the network
adapter is ethernet, select the correct interface type. If the boot server is
also the installation server, do not set this option. The default is
“none/blank”.
Ethernet Connection Type
If the install server uses a different network adapter, and the network
adapter is ethernet, select the correct connection type. If the boot server
is also the installation server, do not change this option. The default is
“none/blank”.
Post-Install Script
To assign a specific post-install script to run at the end of the
installation process, enter the fully qualified path and the name of the
post-install script file. The file must exist on the installation server and
be readable by the client during installation. Refer to Appendix D,
“Creating Scripts for Customizing the System Backup and Install
Process”, on page D-1 for additional information on post-install scripts.
The default is “none/blank”.
LVM Information file
To use a customized LVM information file during client installation,
enter the fully qualified path and name of the LVM information file in
this field. The LVM information file must contain information that is
compatible with the client. The file must exist on the installation server
and be readable by the client during installation. For additional
information on creating an LVM Information file, see Chapter 16,
“Utilities”, on page 16-1. The default is “none/blank”.
4. Once all entries are complete, press Enter to confirm selections and execute
your choices.
Rebuilding Network Boot Images
If software is updated or installed in the boot source, you must update or rebuild
the boot image. For the Classic Boot method, the source would be the /usr of the
boot server. For the NIM Resource Boot method, the source would be the NIM
SPOT resource.
To build a network boot image:
1. From either the Classic Boot Method or NIM Resource Network Boot Method
menu, select Rebuild Boot Images.
Note: From the command line, type smit sb_updboot image
2. Press F4 to list the image and select an image to update.
3. Press Enter to confirm your choices.
This option can be used to update both Classic method or NIM Resource method
boot images.
Removing a Network Boot/Install Client
This option removes a network boot client and all information configured for
network installation from the boot server. Use this option after the client
installation is complete. It prevents the client system from remotely mounting the
/usr filesystem in read-only mode from the server. If there is no reason to prevent
the client system from mounting /usr from the server, the client configuration may
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