Update partition configuration data on all logical partitions

You can update the configuration data for every active logical partition by copying it manually from the primary partition to all active logical partitions.

Attention: You should only perform these steps when instructed to do so by a service representative.

All inactive partitions will update automatically on their next restart.

Attention: Using this function when the configuration data on the primary partition is incorrect ruins your existing configuration.

To update configuration data using My Connections, follow these steps:

  1. In iSeries™ Navigator, expand My Connectionsor your active environment.
  2. Select the primary partition of the system.
  3. Expand Configuration and Service and select Logical Partitions.
  4. Right-click the Logical Partition and select Configure Partitions. You are now working in the Configure Logical Partitions window.
  5. Right-click Physical System and select Recovery and Update configuration data.

To update configuration data using the service tools window, follow these steps:

  1. In iSeries Navigator, select My Connections or your active environment.
  2. Select Open iSeries Navigator service tools window in the Taskpad window. If the Taskpad window is not displayed, select View and select Taskpad.
  3. Enter the IP address of the service tool network interface to which you want to connect. Click OK.
  4. You will be prompted for your Service Tools User ID and user password.
  5. Expand the system name select Logical Partitions.
  6. Right-click the logical partition and select Configure Partitions. You are now working in the Configure Logical Partitions window.
  7. Right-click Physical System and select Recovery and Update configuration data.

You can use iSeries Navigator to update logical partition configuration data. To update configuration data using Management Central, follow these steps:

  1. In iSeries Navigator, expand Management Central.
  2. Expand Systems with Partitions.
  3. Select the physical system from which you would like to update configuration data.
  4. Right-click the logical partition and select Configure Partitions. You are now working in the Configure Logical Partitions window.
  5. Right-click Physical System and select Recovery and Update configuration data.
Parent topic: Work with configuration data for logical partitions