How do I update my NIM server?

How do I update my NIM server?

Updating your NIM environment to the latest technology level

1. Insert the latest AIX® update media into the media drive.
2. Update the bos.rte.install fileset by running the geninstall command as follows:
3. Run the install_all_updates command as follows:

How do I upgrade my TL?

TL UPGRADE

1. Ground work: oslevel -s –> find out the current os level of the system.
2. Create the alt_disk (Consider we have hdisk0 & hdisk1 on the rootvg) sysdumpdev –s /dev/sysdumpnull –> If secondary dump device resides on hdisk1.
3. Perform the TL upgrade.
4. Validation.
5. Remove the alt_disk and re-mirror.

What is TL upgrade in AIX?

TL is a set of fixes, and new features added to an AIX version or new hardware support. You should considered moving to a new TL version for the following reasons: A new function provided in a new TL is needed. If the existing TL is out or is about to go out of new fixes and service packs.

What is AIX technology level?

After the release of AIX base levels, such as AIX 5.3, 6.1 or 7.1, IBM regularly releases updates. These are packed together as Technology Levels (TLs) or Service Packs (SPs). The oslevel command reports the base and TL levels you have installed, and the “-s” flag includes service pack information.

What is Nimadm?

The nimadm (Network Install Manager Alternate Disk Migration) command is a utility that allows the system administrator to do the following actions: Create a copy of rootvg to a free disk (or disks) and simultaneously migrate it to a new version or release level of AIX®.

What is Lpp_source and spot in AIX?

An lpp_source resource represents a directory in which software installation images are stored. If an lpp_source does not contain enough software to be an simages lpp_source, then it can only be used in NIM cust operations to install software on running machines and SPOTs.

Do I need to update my router?

In general, experts recommend upgrading your router at least every five years. Make that every two to three years if you use lots of smart home gadgets, or if you make a regular habit of buying the latest laptops, phones and other primary Wi-Fi devices.

How do I update my AIX 7.2 TL?

Post-Checks and Verification :

1. Change the bootlist, if not updated to target disk. # bootlist -m normal hdisk5 hdisk0.
2. Reboot the server, it should came up with new oslevel. # shutdown -Fr.
3. Verify installed AIX OS ML(TL) and SP levels consistency, install if any missed.
4. If any filesets missed, check what all missed TL or SP.

How do I install a fileset in AIX?

How to install filesets/software in aix?

1. To find the file set using command: #installp –Ld /dev/cd0|grep bos.perf*
2. To install the fileset using #installp –agxd /dev/cd0 (for installation)
3. To install the filesets with options:
4. Flags:
5. lppchk and lslpp functionality.

Is IBM AIX still supported?

The AIX family of operating systems debuted in 1986, became the standard operating system for the RS/6000 series on its launch in 1990, and is still actively developed by IBM. It is currently supported on IBM Power Systems alongside IBM i and Linux.