Partitioning for Linux with an HMC

Learn how to configure and manage partitions that run the Linux® operating system.

The process of getting Linux partitions up and running on IBM® Systems and eServer™ hardware begins with Planning for logical partitions. If you already have Linux for POWER™ installed on IBM Systems and eServer hardware, you may want to proceed to Migrating a Linux installation.

To use logical partitions on an IBM eServer OpenPower® system, you need the appropriate Advanced POWER® Virtualization technologies activated in your system's Hardware Management Console.