For reference is here a list of example common NIM operational commands:
Define a NIM LPP source:
nim -o define -t lpp_source \ -a server=master \ -a location=/export/lpp_source \ -a source /export/lpp_source/AIX6100-09-04-1441 \ lpp_source_name |
Define a SPOT from an AIX lpp source
nim -o define -t spot \ -a server-master \ -a location=/export/spot \ -a source=AIX6100-09-04-1441 \ -a installp_flags=-aQg \ spot_name |
Kick off a NIM BOS install of a NIM client:
nim -o bos_inst \ -a spot=SPOT_AIX6100-09-04-1441 \ -a lpp_source=AIX6100-09-04-1441 \ -a no_client_boot=yes \ -a accept_licenses=yes \ nim_client_name |