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418 Logical Partitions on System i5
2. A list of Linux partitions is provided. Type the number that corresponds to the partition for
which you want to access the console.
3. When prompted for the OS/400 service tools user id, type the DST user that was created
for virtual console access.
4. When prompted for the OS/400 service tools password, type the password defined for the
DST user.
5. After the Virtual Console is accessed, the Network Server can be varied on. A vary on of
the server is accomplished through the Work With Configuration Status command. Type
the command WRKCFGSTS *NWS to work with the configuration of the Network Servers as
seen in Figure 13-33.
Figure 13-33 work with Configuration Status
6. An option ‘1’ on the Network Server causes the network server to be varied on. As part of
vary on process, a request is sent to power-on the partition defined in the Network Server
Descriptor. After the partition starts, the Linux startup messages are displayed in the
virtual console window.
Note: Detailed Linux installation instructions are provided in the distributor documentation.