Hi
- VIOS isn't installed within IBM i. It's a separate partition installed via HMC, NIM, or USB flash and provides virtual disks/networks to IBM i / AIX & Linux LPARs.
- Once VIOS is installed and running, you have to create IBM i LPAR and do the required mapping .
however , please check the below links for more details
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10/9080-HEX?topic=environment-virtual-io-server&utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-power-hmc-how-install-virtual-io-server-using-hmc?utm_source=chatgpt.com
also chec the uploaded red book and you found more resourcev for PowerVM and LPAR setup
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Anas AlSaleh
IBM Power Systems Software Specialist
Saudi Business Machines ( SBM )
Riyadh
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Original Message:
Sent: Wed January 28, 2026 10:22 AM
From: Michael Ruth
Subject: IBM i VIOS Installation
Hello
Does anyone know where I can find the latest documentation or videos for VIOS installation on IBM i? Everything I have been seeing is geared towards AIX. Thanks.
Michael Ruth
iSeries(AS/400) Support – SiteOps IT North American MQ & RD
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