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NIM Upgrade IOS Overview

NIM Upgrade IOS Overview​

NIM Upgrade IOS refers to the process of upgrading Virtual I/O Servers (VIOS) using the Network Installation Manager (NIM). This process involves performing operations such as migrating system software, backing up configurations, and updating system images.

Module _nim_upgradeios​

The module _nim_upgradeios is used to execute these operations, ensuring that the VIOS targets are properly updated. The module checks the status of previous operations, validates the target VIOS nodes, and manages the upgrade process, including handling clusters and node states.

Supported Parameters​

The module supports various parameters to specify resources like mksysb, backup, SPOT, and others required for the upgrade. The upgrade process can be performed on a single VIOS or a pair of VIOSes, ensuring they are on the same cluster and in the correct state before proceeding.

Example Usage​

This example shows how to perform a backup of a VIOS using the _nim_upgradeios module.

The following code snippet demonstrates how to perform a backup of a VIOS using the _nim_upgradeios module.

'''

EXAMPLES = r'''
- name: Perform a backup of nimvios01
  _nim_upgradeios:
    targets: "(nimvios01)"
    action: backup
'''

 

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