
46 EFS Systems on a Linux Base: Getting Started
Emulated tapes (on CD or other media) can be used for distributions or stand-alone
utilities. FLEX-ES supports FakeTape,
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AWSTAPE, and OMA/2 formats. OMA/2 is an
optional distribution format for z/VM.
It is possible to FTP or otherwise transfer images of S/390 volumes from other
Linux-based FLEX-ES systems. This can be a practical method for a classroom setup, for
example.
This chapter describes installation based on four of these methods, with emphasis on the AD
CD-ROM systems because that appears to be the most common distribution used by EFS
owners. An expanded description of ckdbackup for ...