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Chapter 5. Partition creation using the HMC 141
5.2 Creating an i5/OS logical partition through the HMC
Creating a partition is a multiple step process. Partition creation can be accomplished through
either the HMC GUI (graphical user interface) or CLI (command line interface). We will focus
on using the HMC GUI.
5.2.1 Partition creation overview
Table 5-1 is an overview of the steps involved in creating a new logical partition, and can be
used as a checklist. These are further discussed in the following sections.
Table 5-1 Checklist for creating a new logical partition
Important: Typically all partition creation and management is performed through the
Hardware Management Console (HMC). The CLI is an advanced option and still requires
an HMC.
Task No Description Comment
Start the partition wizard
Partition name ID and type
Workload management participation
Partition profile name
Partition profile memory values
Partition profile processors value
Partition profile interactive values (if available)
Allocation of physical I/O resources
Allocation of virtual I/O resources
Tag partition critical resources (i5/OS only)
Virtual and HSL Opticonnect
Power control for guest partitions
SFP surveillance and auto start settings