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The basic methods for installing the distribution media at the target site system are:
v Automatic installation
Automatic installation means that the operator at the target site system simply loads distribution media
as prompted.
v Manual installation
When manual installation is used, the operator at the target site system must perform several tasks to
install the system with the distribution media.
v Alternative installation device
Using the new Alternative installation device support, the system continues the operation with media in
the Alternative installation device.
Automatic installation in the central site process
Note: If you are performing a CISC to RISC upgrade, do not use
the automatic installation method.
Automatic installation means that the operator at the target site system simply loads distribution media as
prompted.
Note: If you are using a tape device instead of the optical device
optimized for CD-ROM or DVD, you should verify that the
tape unit is varied on. Also, verify that the tape device is
allocated to your system.
When you perform an automatic installation at the target site system, you read the values that control the
installation from an installation profile on the distribution media. When you perform an automatic
installation, the primary language you use on the distribution media is the same as the primary language
that you load.
Using an installation profile to install media containing licensed programs, fixes (PTFs), and application
programs has the following advantages:
v Operator interaction during the installation is reduced to mounting media as prompted.
v Allows the central site planner to create customized installation profiles to control the installation at the
target site system.
v Provides the capability to restart after a failure, including bypassing parts of the installation that were
successful.
v Reduces or eliminates messages during the installation.
v Allows the central site planner to install applications or further customize the system after a successful
installation using a user-defined installation program.
Automatic installation can be used to install distribution media that was created by either of the two
methods previously described.
If Method 1 - Create the IBM licensed program distribution media at the central site system - is used, then
you must create an installation profile. Working with installation profiles contains information about
installation profiles.
Manual installation in the central site process
Note: If you are performing a CISC to RISC upgrade, use the
manual installation method.
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