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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 Reservation Manager.

To create a resource pool for logical partitions

1. As an administrator on the Reservation Manager Home page, click Manage your resource pools.

   The Resource Pools page opens.

2. 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.

3. Complete the instructions in the wizard with the following when prompted:

   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.

Reservation Manager creates a resource pool.