Category Archives: AIX

TestPassport  ==> Compressed file (EXE File) TestPassport ==> PDF File

Objectives on AIX 7 Administratione – TEST 000-221: System Availability (10%) Identify resources used by Cluster Aware AIX Configure dump devices and analyze output Determine elements necessary to reduce single points of failure Understand geographical logical volume manager (GLVM) Maintain … Continue reading →

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to get the bootable disk run the following command :   #bootinfo -b hdisk0

if you have multiple files (*.bff) for AIX Upgrade and you search for specific package on these files, try the following commands : #installp -ld U811780.bff Fileset Name Level I/U Q Content ==================================================================== Java5.msg.zh_CN 5.0.0.175 S N usr # Java … Continue reading →

the following commands show the list of bootable device : #ipl_varyon -i [S 9961756 16318656 02/13/13-08:23:36:836 ipl_varyon.c 1265] ipl_varyon -i PVNAME BOOT DEVICE PVID VOLUME GROUP ID hdisk2 YES 00f60b23a221o4a90000000000000000 00f60b2300009c00 hdisk3 YES 00f60b233757peb00000000000000000 00f60b2300004c00 vpath9 NO 00r60b2343d5683a0000000000000000 00f60b2300005c00 vpath10 … Continue reading →

A major number refers to a type of device, and a minor number specifies a particular device of that type or sometimes the operation mode of that device type. Example: # lsdev -Cc tape rmt0 Available 3F-08-02 IBM 3580 Ultrium … Continue reading →

Syntax: #mkcd -L -S -I /tmp/iso Explain: -L : Create CD/DVD image

Description The alt_rootvg_op command can be used to determine which disk is the boot disk for a specific volume group. Use the -q flag to determine the boot disk. This can be useful when a volume group is comprised of … Continue reading →

to clear the Disk pvid and regenerate it: #chdev -l hdisk2 -a pv=clear #chdev -l hdisk2 -a pv=yes