Download Linux: IBM Installation Toolkit User Manual

About this guide
This manual is intended for system/network administrators of POWER® systems who would like to
install Linux, update firmware, or execute diagnostics/recovery tools on their machines. This edition
applies to version 4.2 of the IBM® Installation Toolkit for Linux (formerly IBM Installation Toolkit for
Linux on POWER) and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new
editions.
Note: This manual does not reflect all of the technical changes for IBM Installation Toolkit for Linux
version 4.2. The final documentation will be delivered online at http://www14.software.ibm.com/
webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/installtools/home.html.
Release Notes
IBM Installation Toolkit release notes can be found on the root directory of the DVD and at
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/installtools/home.html
Support
You can find support information at: http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/forums/
dw_forum.jsp?forum=937&cat=72
Conventions
In this manual, IBM Installation Toolkit and IBMIT is an abbreviation of IBM Installation Toolkit for Linux.
Whenever this manual refers to a command, a system file, or directory, it is displayed with monospaced
font. Whenever a word or term requires special emphasis, it is displayed in italic.
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