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Type the name of the installation media device you are using for the installation process.
The value *ALTIPL means the installation media device used to install the operating system is used.
Select this option if you are creating an installation profile for use at several target systems that may
use different names for installation media devices.
v Replace if current
The value Y (Yes) specifies to replace existing products that are already installed at the same level that
is on the installation media. An N (No) specifies to not replace existing products that are already
installed at the same level that is on the installation media. The default value is Yes.
v Automatic IPL
The value Y (Yes) specifies to perform an automatic IPL after the install process is complete. An
automatic IPL is done only if the installation function completes successfully. An N (No) specifies not to
perform an automatic IPL. The Sign On display is shown after the installation process is complete.
When you have finished creating or changing an installation profile, press the Enter key to
complete the task.
Changing an installation profile
Select option 2 (Change) on the Work with Installation Profiles display to change an installation profile.
Some or all of the displays listed below are shown depending on the options you select. Follow the
instructions on these displays to complete the task. You can change the options or choose the defaults on
these displays.
v Change Profile Details
v Change OS/400 Installing Options
v Change Restore Options
v Change Major System Options
v Change Licensed Program Options
If you need more information about the displays, see Creating and changing an installation profile.
Details: Creating and changing an installation profile: The following information goes into further
detail about creating or changing an installation profile. You may or may not need this information after
using the preceding information in Creating an installation profile or Changing an installation profile.
After you select option 1 (Create) or option 2 (Change) on the Work with Installation Profiles display, the
following display appears (example only):
Note: The word Create appears as the first word in the display
title if you select option 1 (Create). The word Change
appears as the first word in the display title if you select
option 2 (Change). That is the only difference between the
displays when creating and changing an installation
profile.
Change Profile Details Display
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| Change Profile Details |
| |
| Installation Profile.......: INSTALLX |
| |
| Type choices, press Enter. |
| |
| Type of install . . . 1 1=Replace current release with new release |
| 2=Install new AS/400 |
| 3=Change primary language using media |
| containing secondary language |
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