Synchronize Workload Partition

Use this page to synchronize software between one or more system workload partitions and the global systems on which they are defined. The synchronize action is not available for undeployed WPARs, Versioned WPARs, or application WPARs.

Fields

Shared WPARs
Update all filesets
Synchronizes files that are in either installp format or RPM format.
Update installp filesets only
Synchronizes only those filesets that are in installp format.
Update RPM filesets only
Synchronizes only those filesets that are in RPM format.
Remove software no longer installed in the global environment
Remove or down level filesets in the workload partition that are newer than the filesets installed on the global system. This option is selected by default. If you want to retain newer software in the WPAR, uncheck this option.
Force copy the RPM files
If the RPM files are being updated, performs a force copy.
Expand file system space if necessary and possible
Automatically expand file system space if more space is needed, and there is space available. This option is selected by default.
Detached WPARs
Installation directory or device
Enter the directory or device where the installation images can be found for synchronizing the Detached WPAR. For example, /cdrom/installp/ppc.
Expand file system if necessary and possible
Automatically expand file system space if more space is needed, and there is space available. This option is selected by default.

Attributes

Name
Displays the name of the WPAR you selected to synchronize.