Completing the pre-installation tasks on i5/OS™

Before installing Linux^®, the following tasks need to be completed.

• Install the required iSeries licensed program for Linux integration
  This topic discusses the iSeries™ licensed program for Linux integration installation requirements.
• Installing the PTFs required for Linux integration support
  This topic discusses the required PTFs for installing integrated Linux support.
• Creating the driver diskette
  This topic discusses how to create a driver diskette.
• Connecting a USB diskette drive to the Integrated xSeries Server
  This topic discusses USB diskette drives used for installation.
• Connecting the integrated server into the Ethernet LAN
  This topic discusses the external Ethernet connection.