Creating a logical partition with synchronization of the current configuration

You can create an AIX® or Linux®Linux logical partition with synchronization of the current configuration capability by using the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

Prerequisites and assumptions

Ensure that the following prerequisite tasks have been completed before you start the configuration steps:

  1. The HMC is set up and configured. For instructions, see Installing and configuring the HMC.
  2. You read and understand the Logical partition overview.
  3. You completed the tasks recommended for logical partition planning. For instructions, see Planning for logical partitions.
  4. You removed the system from the manufacturing default configuration and moved the physical hardware to support a partitioned configuration.
  5. You have logged in to the HMC with one of the following user roles:
    • Super administrator
    • Operator
  6. Ensure that the HMC is at Version 7 Release 7.8.0, or later.

Configuration steps

For more information about creating a logical partition when the HMC is at version 8.7.0, or later, see Creating logical partitions.

When you create a logical partition by using the Create Partition option, or by using the Create a Partition from Template wizard, the synchronization of the current configuration is enabled by default.