Mounting ISO files in-guest with an AIX or Linux on Power

It is possible to use ISO files with AIX or Linux on Power VMs in Skytap.

How to mount an ISO:

NOTE: The steps below assume that the ISO files are copied to /tmp. Mount location of /mnt/cdrom has been used for the purpose of this example.

1. Transfer ISO files to the VM. This can be accomplished using protocols such as FTP, SCP, or Rsync.
2. Make a directory in /mnt to mount your ISO to. (e.g. /# mkdir /mnt/cdrom)
3. Use the following command to mount the ISO: /# loopmount -i /tmp/{mydvd}.iso -m /mnt/cdrom -o "-V cdrfs -o ro"
4. Verify that the ISO is mounted using the following command: /# mount | grep mnt

How to unmount an ISO:

Use the following command to unmount the ISO: /# loopumount -l loop0 -m /mnt/cdrom

Reference Links:

Using ISO files with an AIX or Linux on Power VM: https://help.skytap.com/using-iso-files-on-aix.html