Pdf File For Operations Console; Planning Considerations For Operations Console; Planning Considerations For Your Configuration - IBM i Series Handbook

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PDF file for Operations Console

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Planning considerations for Operations Console

Before you begin setting up your Operations Console, determine how to best configure it.
After you complete the planning requirements, you can create a setup checklist that will list the
Operations Console prerequisites for your system.
Related concepts
"PC preparations for Operations Console" on page 27
After you complete the planning requirements and know which configuration and PC operating
system you will be using, you can go through one of the predefined checklists for setting up
Operations Console. You can also create a customized checklist and complete that.

Planning considerations for your configuration

To plan for your Operations Console configuration, you need to find out the specific connectivity types
that are allowed by the various Operations Console configurations.
The scenarios included offer specific configurations examples to help you select a console configuration
most suited to your needs. If you plan ahead, you can include additional features in your configuration.
Important:
v If you call a service representative to set up your new system, the PC that you are going to
use as a console must be ready to be connected to your system. This includes having all
cables ready and all software installed. For example, you must already have your Windows
operating system and System i Access for Windows installed on the PC.
v If you are configuring Operations Console for an i5/OS logical partition that runs the
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Linux operating system, see the Configuring the LAN console for a logical partition topic.
Related information
Configure the LAN console for a logical partition
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System i: Connecting to System i Operations Console
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