First of all, you don't install Linux on zOS, you install it on either the zSeries processor, or under zVM. About the only part you might need zOS for is to create an IPL tape if you want to install in an LPAR.
This isn't recommended though, and I think a lot of folks on this list will echo that, particularly Mr. Boyes, who has a lot of experience with this. The installation on bare metal is tricky (as those of us who have installed under Hercules have found) and requires access to the HMC for possibly many sessions to get things right so it will come up and install. zVM gives you a much more manageable environment to work under, and if you talk to IBM, they're usually more than willing to help with getting it going. The learning curve for getting zVM installed has some bumps, but following the one-page instructions, you can have a basic system up in a couple of hours. Another option, if you're determined to go the LPAR route would be to try it out on your desktop under Hercules (the zSeries emulator), and once you have the process down, go back to the real thing. -----Original Message----- From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gear, Steven Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 11:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [LINUX-390] starting 'at the begining' to install linux on z/os Hello, I am at the beginning of installing Linux on z/os. I thinking just in an Lpar or two for now, z/vm later. This is an R&D project just to get it up and running. I have a Z9 and a copy of SUSE. Now what? What would be the best redbook or manual? Thanks, steve ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message w/attachments (message) may be privileged, confidential or proprietary, and if you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender, do not use or share it and delete it. Unless specifically indicated, this message is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of any investment products or other financial product or service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official statement of Merrill Lynch. Subject to applicable law, Merrill Lynch may monitor, review and retain e-communications (EC) traveling through its networks/systems. The laws of the country of each sender/recipient may impact the handling of EC, and EC may be archived, supervised and produced in countries other than the country in which you are located. This message cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free. References to "Merrill Lynch" are references to any company in the Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. group of companies, which are wholly-owned by Bank of America Corporation. Securities and Insurance Products: * Are Not FDIC Insured * Are Not Bank Guaranteed * May Lose Value * Are Not a Bank Deposit * Are Not a Condition to Any Banking Service or Activity * Are Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency. Attachments that are part of this E-communication may have additional important disclosures and disclaimers, which you should read. This message is subject to terms available at the following link: http://www.ml.com/e-communications_terms/. By messaging with Merrill Lynch you consent to the foregoing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
