Preparing systems for migration
Use the following prerequisites and recommendations to ensure a successful migration to IBM Power for Google Cloud (IP4G).
For Power Linux systems, ensure that the operating systems are running the following minimum versions:
| Linux Distribution | Minimum Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 8.4 for Power LE | Earlier releases might run on Power 9 systems only |
| 9.0 for Power LE | Earlier releases might run on Power 9 systems only | |
| SuSE Linux Enterprise Server | 15 Service Pack 3 | Earlier releases might run on Power 9 systems only |
| Ubuntu Server | 22.04 | Earlier releases might run on Power 9 systems only |
Additional recommendations:
- Install cloud-init. This can be done using dnf, yum, or RPM. There are several prerequisites to install for the cloud-init. The cloud-init software package is required to leverage some features. Those features include:
- Image capture and deploy.
- Automatic configuration of IP addresses, through the IP4G interface.