Contrary to misconceptions, Hardware Management Console (HMC) is not a four letter word. It's a way to configure and operate an LPARd iSeries Server without the need for, or necessity of, a managing partition. Most of the FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) comes from a lack of exposure and experience. Come to our Introduction to the HMC presentation and get a look at the product everybody in the i/ 5 LPAR world is talking about.