Installation Guide and Reference

Install a Client Using NIM

Using this scenario, you can perform a new and complete BOS (base operating system) installation on a NIM client. It is assumed that you have already configured the NIM master, defined the basic NIM resources, and defined the NIM client you want to install.

For a guide on configuring the NIM environment and defining resources, see NIM Task Roadmap.

In this scenario, you will do the following:

1. Perform an BOS (rte) installation.
2. Use a bosinst_data resource to perform a nonprompted installation. For information on how to create a bosinst.data file for nonprompted installation, see bosinst.data File Example.
3. Use a resolv_conf resource to configure the network nameserver and domain.

It is recommended that you first perform a system backup on the client to ensure safe system recovery. For instructions on how to create a system backup, see Creating System Backups.

1. Type the following:

   # smit nim_bosinst

2. Select a target for the BOS installation operation.
3. Select rte installation for the installation type.
4. Select the lpp_source resource for the BOS installation.
5. Select the SPOT resource for the BOS installation.
6. Select the BOSINST_DATA to use during installation option, and select a bosinst_data resource that is capable of performing a nonprompted BOS installation.
7. Select the RESOLV_CONF to use for network configuration option, and select a resolv_conf resource.
8. Select the Accept New License Agreements option, and select Yes.
9. Accept the default values for the remaining menu options.
10. Press Enter to confirm and begin the NIM client installation.
11. To check the status of the NIM client installation, type:

    # lsnim -l va09

    Output similar to the following displays:

    va09:
       class          = machines
       type           = standalone
       default_res    = basic_res_grp
       platform       = chrp
       netboot_kernel = up
       if1            = master_net va09 0
       cable_type1    = bnc
       Cstate         = Base Operating System installation is being performed
       prev_state     = BOS installation has been enabled
       Mstate         = in the process of booting
       info           = BOS install 7% complete : 0% of operations completed.
       boot           = boot
       bosinst_data   = bid_tty_ow
       lpp_source     = 520lpp_res
       nim_script     = nim_script
       resolv_conf    = master_net_conf
       spot           = 520spot_res
       cpuid          = 0009710F4C00
       control        = master
       Cstate_result  = success