Provision Machine AIX NIM
Provisions a client computer and images it with an AIX operating system.
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Provisions a client computer and images it with an AIX operating system.
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section of the action definition contains the following fields:- NIM MasterDefines the computer where you set up and maintain your NIM environment. The NIM environment is a logical group of computers. Multiple NIM environments can be on the same TCP/IP network, but there can only be one active NIM master per environment.
- Machine Resource NameDefines the name of the target computer for NIM installations and update operations. Provisions a client computer and images it with an AIX operating system.
- Resource GroupDefines a logical grouping of resources used for assigning resources to a NIM client more quickly than an individual association.
- Host NameDefines the name of the host computer.
- UsernameDefines the root user used for agent deployment.
- PasswordDefines the root user password used for agent deployment.
- Use Logical PartitionDefines the Logical Partition to be imaged.
- HMC NameDefines the HMC that is associated with the managed server where the selected partition resides.
- System NameDefines the system name where the Logical Partition resides.
- Partition NameDefines the partition name to be imaged.
- Profile NameDefines the partition profile name.
- Template NameLists the software package groups already created.
- Scalability ServerServes as the primary interface for the agent and distributes theCA Client Automationworkload across multiple hosts. Software delivery adapter supports multiple scalability servers for software distribution.Require ApprovalClick the check box if the ticket requires approval by a third party.CA SDM must be properly configured to use this option.
- Auto close ticket on approvalClick the check box if you want to close the ticket automatically, after it is approved.
- Ticket TypesSelect one from the drop-down list. The following types are valid options, but are dependent on your configuration:
- Incident
- Problem
- Request
- TemplatesSelect one from the drop-down list. The templates list is populated with predetermined values, depending on the ticket type you select.
The imaging process starts on the client computer and a confirmation message notifies you when the imaging job has completed successfully. When the imaging process is complete, the computer is properly discovered and classified.