The process to create the tape is very simple, and is documented (with JCL) in the Distributions Redbook. Essentially you create a non-labeled tape and write the kernel, parmfile, and initrd to it, in that order. IPL from the tape unit number and you're on your way. Assuming no one else is using that string of tapes. The biggest problem is getting device errors from the head of string being busy at just the wrong moment. Rewinding and re-IPLing until it works is the only way to get around that.
The only files you _should_ need to worry about are /etc/zipl.conf, if used, and /etc/modules.conf. There should be absolutely no considerations in moving from a VM guest to an LPAR. It should all just work. Mark Post -----Original Message----- From: James Melin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 9:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Linux D/R with different units -snip- If anyone can elucidate the procedure necessary to create an IPL tape from the install/recovery CD's, and how to IPL from that tape, I think a few of us would be more than grateful. To those on the list following this: Assuming that I'm correct in the above statements, and he is trying to IPL a disaster recovery system for Linux, what would be the files that would need adjustment to deal with potential hardware address changes for dasd, network and/or other address dependent devices?
