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Create a Resource Pool for IBM PowerVM Logical Partitions

The following procedure describes how to create a resource pool for IBM PowerVM logical partitions in the Reservation Manager.

To create a resource pool for logical partitions

1. Log in to the Reservation Manager using the CA Server Automation administrator user credentials.

   The home page opens.

2. Click Administer Your Reservation Manager.

   The Administration page opens.

3. Click Manage your resource pools.

   The Resource Pools page opens.

4. Select Add IBM PowerVM Pool from the Actions menu in the upper right corner of the Resource Pools list.

   A wizard for creating a resource pool opens to the Specify Pool page. Enter information about the following pages as instructed by the wizard.

   Specify Pool page

   Specifies a name and optional description.

   Note: Resource pool names are read-only after the pools are saved.

   Specify Logical Partition Resources page

   Select the IBM PowerVM server (HMC/IVM) to associate with this resource pool.

   You can then add a managed system and storage by selecting Add from the Actions menu. Note that tiers may not be enabled at all sites.

   Configure Settings page

   Specifies limits on the duration and number of logical partitions a user can request when submitting a reservation. The following fields require further explanation:

   ITCM Domain Manager

   If CA Server Automation is integrated with CA IT Client Manager (CA ITCM) for software delivery, enter its domain manager.

   Scalability server

   Select the name of the server used for deploying software to logical partitions associated with this pool.

   Specify Access Policy page

   Select or remove the organizational units whose members are granted access to the systems in the resource pool.

   Note: You can grant access to the resource pool later by editing it.

The Reservation Manager creates a resource pool.