Choose "Start Install Now with Default Settings" for a fresh overwrite, or select "Change/Show Installation Settings" to customize the target disk and filesystem size. 5. Summary of AIX Versions
The steps guide you through a new installation, also called an overwrite installation. * 1 Step 1: Completing the prerequisites. .
Choose "Select Boot Device" and point the system to your CD-ROM or the virtual media mapped to your ISO.
This guide provides a walkthrough of the acquisition process, installation steps, and essential post-download verification. 1. Where to Download AIX 7.2 ISO Images
It is important to note that specific Technology Levels (TL) of AIX 7.2 have reached or are approaching their End of Service Life: EOSL was September 30, 2021. AIX 7.2 TL4 EOSL was November 30, 2022.
Installing from your downloaded ISO usually involves the System Management Services (SMS) menu on your Power hardware or HMC (Hardware Management Console).
Run ulimit -f unlimited to ensure the system can handle the large file size. Create a Mount Point: mkdir /iso_mount .