Restore with MKSYSB from NIM 1

[june54]

Hi Folks

I am trying to clone a system using a MKSYSB from my nim server ... running aix 5.2.5 on both systems .. nim server is a 6m1 the target box is a 6h1 . Has anyone had any success doing it and if you did do you have a step by step on how to do it .. Or a website I can check-out ..

Thanks

 

[mikri]

Hi,

first you must create a nimobject for your 6h1 at your nimserver:
smitty nim
Perform NIM Administration Tasks
Manage Machines
Define a Machine

second you must configure the nimserver for awnser of bootp request:
smitty nim
Perform NIM Software Installation and Maintenance Tasks
Install and Update Software
Install the Base Operating System on Standalone
Clients
(select your 6h1, select mksysb, select the mksysb you wnt to install)

third you must configure your 6h1 for boot from network (enter your nimmaster ip, subnetmask and ip from your 6h1)
and boot the machine.

hope it helps

 

[june54]

mikri
Thanks ! Thanks !!!

The step you sent did the trick !!!!!!!!