PSM10 IBM i 6.1 Upgrade
Planning – ‘Smooth Sailing’
John Cothran – IBM Innovation Center – Dallas, TX
cothran@us.ibm.com 972-246-3255
Metro Midrange System Associates (MMSA) 9-15-09
Fred Robinson/Gerri Passe – IBM Lab Services – Rochester, MN
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Agenda
 IBM i 6.1 (i5/OS V6R1) Upgrade Planning
– Introduction
– Planning and Preparing for the Upgrade
– Major Upgrade Planning Tasks
– ‘Top 10 Keys to Success’
– Useful Web sites
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Introduction – IBM i 6.1
Upgrade Planning
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“First things first … some terminology”
Firmware??
LIC?
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‘Resave’?
“SLIC”?
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“First things first …. Pre-POWER5”
i5/OS
(OS/400)
LIC (“SLIC”)
Hardware
 i5/OS (V5R3 or V5R4)
 LIC: Licensed Internal Code (also
was informally referred to as SLIC
(Systems LIC) in the past
– Layered architecture below the
machine interface (MI)
– Provides functions including
storage management, pointers
and addressing, program
management, etc.
– TIMI* – sub component of LIC
• High-level machine instruction set
and application programming interface
*TIMI: Technology Independent Machine Interface
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“And then came POWER5 and POWER6….”
 IBM i (previously known as i5/OS)
IBM i
 LIC: Licensed Internal Code (also was
informally known as SLIC ‘Systems LIC))
– Layered architecture below the machine
interface (MI)
LIC
– Provides functions including storage
management, pointers and addressing,
program management, etc.
– TIMI* – sub component of LIC
Firmware
• High-level machine instruction set and application
programming interface
Hardware
 System Firmware
– Microcode stored on the service processor
*TIMI: Technology Independent Machine Interface
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What is a Resave?
 Redistribution of LIC and/or IBM i (i5/OS)
– Provides correct base level of install media for
NEW functions (e.g. to support new hardware
features)
– Reduces time to install Cumulative packages
...
3rd
1st
CUM
2nd
CUM
CUM
Size of CUM & install time
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Resav
e
1st
CUM
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Size of CUM & install time
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Determining the Required Resave Level?
 Simple example: 570 with i5/OS V6R1 installed -- considering upgrading to 9117MMA (4.7 GHz POWER6) system
 Utilize the IBM Prerequisite Web site:
http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eserverprereq.nsf
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Determining the Required Resave Level
 Utilize the IBM Prerequisite Web site
– Enter model, machine type and (optionally) feature code
http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eserverprereq.nsf/UpgradeCategories/Hardware?opendocument
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Determining the Required Resave Level
 Utilize the IBM Hardware Prerequisite Web
tool
http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eserverprereq.nsf
– Click resulting
feature code for more details
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Determining the Required Resave Level
https://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eserverprereq.nsf/HW2/Hardware~eServer~7380?OpenDocument
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Determining the Required Resave Level
https://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eserverprereq.nsf/HW2/Hardware~eServer~7380?OpenDocument
Question: How do I find out
what MY system has?
Answer: Via marker PTFs
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Determining Resave Level (via Marker PTFs) – Resave Web site
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/i/planning/resave/index.html
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Determining Resave Level Installed (via Marker PTFs)
https://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/resave/v5r4.html
Remember?
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Determining Resave Level Installed
 Use DSPPTF to check if the following required Fix Level/CUM and
Resave level are installed (for our example)
– IBM i 6.1 RS610-00 OS and RS610-B LIC --- AP07348 (OS Marker PTF) and
RE08043 or RE08099 (LIC Marker PTF)
– Fix Level (CUM) C8064610 -- Use DSPPTF LICPGM(5761SS1)
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Determining Resave Level Installed
 Use DSPPTF to check if the following required Fix Level/CUM and Resave level
are installed (for our example)
– Fix Level (CUM) C8064610 -- Use DSPPTF LICPGM(5761SS1)
– IBM i 6.1 RS610-00 OS and RS610-B LIC --AP07348 (OS Marker PTF) and RE08043 or RE08099 (LIC Marker PTF)
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So… both the required Fix Level (CUM) and Resave level are installed.
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How to get from ‘here’ to IBM i 6.1?
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One step software upgrades
OS/400
V5R3
IBM i 6.1
IBM i 5.4
(‘i5/OS V5R4’)
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What if a much Earlier Release is Installed? ….
Getting to a Supported i5/OS Release
“Multiple Upgrades”
IBM i 6.1
V5R4
V5R2
V4R5
*
IBM i 6.1
V5R1
V4R4
*
V5R3
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* Note: these upgrade paths are no longer formally supported by IBM, so ‘best
effort’ support only. Also, you need access to V5R1, V5R2 or V5R3 media.
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IBM i Family and OS/400 Release Life Cycle
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/iseries/planning/upgrade/suptschedule.html
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IBM i Family and OS/400 Release Support
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/iseries/planning/software/i5osschedule.html
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IBM i, i5/OS and OS/400 Release Support
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/iseries/planning/software/i5osschedule.html
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FYI: Supported Models – IBM i, i5/OS & OS/400
Models supported by IBM i 5.4 (‘i5/OS V5R4’) and/or IBM i 6.1 (‘V6R1’)
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/iseries/planning/upgrade/osmapping.html
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FYI: Supported Models – IBM i, i5/OS & OS/400
Models supported by IBM i 5.4 (‘i5/OS V5R4’) and/or IBM i 6.1
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/iseries/planning/upgrade/osmapping.html
Important: Use the IBM Hardware Pre-req Web site tool for the latest regarding minimum software levels
needed for hardware models and/or features: http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf
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POWER5 or POWER6 Servers Upgrade Planning – Guideline
 In general, upgrade Firmware & software in the following order: (“Work
from the outside in”)
– HMC Firmware --- See HMC Planning Site:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmc/home.html
– Server Firmware Sites
• Systems with an HMC: http://www912.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.nsf/ibmscdirect/E58D7BBF0EAC9A2786256EAD005F5
4D8
• Systems without an HMC (‘Upgrade policy set to OS’) http://www912.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.nsf/c32447c09fb9a1f186256a6c00504227/604992740f8
46a4986256fd3006029b5?OpenDocument
– Operating Systems
• Plan for which OS level runs on top of which levels of firmware/hardware
• IBM Prerequisite Web site: http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eserverprereq.nsf
• V5R4:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v5r4/topic/books/sc415120.pdf
• V6R1:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/sc415120.
pdf
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Planning and Preparing for
the i 6.1 Upgrade
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“Top 3 Tools” -- Upgrade Planning
1.) IBM Information Center
2.) System i Planning Web Site
3.) IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification tool
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IBM Information Centers
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/iseries/
POWER6,
POWER5+,
POWER5
HMC, …
Virtualization
Engine, IBM
Director, …
IBM i
(i5/OS)
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IBM i5/OS Information Center
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/index.jsp
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IBM i for Power Systems…. Planning Web Site
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/
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System i Planning Web Site
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/i/planning/index.html
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System i PlanningMigrations and Upgrades
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/i/planning/migrationupgrade.html
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Migrations & UpgradesUpgrade Planning Info.
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/index.html
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Upgrade Planning Info.V6R1
https://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/v6r1/index.html
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Upgrade Planning Info.V6R1Software
http://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/v6r1/software.html
Let’s navigate back
several pages
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System iPlanningMigrations & Upgrades
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/i/planning/migrationupgrade.html
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System iPlanningMigrations & Upgrades
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/i/planning/migrationupgrade.html
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Migrations & UpgradesSW UpgradesV6R1 Info. Center
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/rzahc1.htm?tocNode=int_217885
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Migrations & UpgradesSW UpgradesV6R1 Info. CenterWhat’s New…
Info Center Tip: Bookmarking a favorite section in Internet Explorer 6
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/topic/rzahc/rzahcwhatnew.htm
Tip: later versions of
Firefox also have the
above ‘bookmark’ icon
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“Needle in a haystack?”
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Migrations & UpgradesSW UpgradesV6R1 Info. Center
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/index.jsp?topic=/rzahc/rzahc1.htm&tocNode=int_217885
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Migrations & UpgradesSW UpgradesV6R1 Info.Fastpath….
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/fastpathrzahc.htm
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Migrations & UpgradesSW UpgradesV6R1 Info.Fastpath….
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/rzahcinstallingptfsforconversions.htm#rzahcinstallingptfsforconversions
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Prefer a hardcopy? … PDFs are available
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/rzahcprintthis.htm?tocNode=int_218201
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/sc415120.pdf
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IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification Tool
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What is the IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification Tool?
 ‘As-is’ tool developed by IBM to help ensure a
successful IBM i (i5/OS) upgrade
– Tool checks to see if key required pre-upgrade steps have
been successfully completed
• If not, the steps that were missed or completed incorrectly are
flagged
• YOU then have the opportunity to successfully complete the
missing/incorrect steps
 Important – the tool itself does not automatically
perform any corrective actions/missed steps
 Useful to ‘anyone preparing for an upgrade’
– Source: OS/400 V5R2M0 and above
– Target : up to i5/OS V6R1M0
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New Pre-Upgrade Verification Tool (PRUV) verifies:
 Prepare for Install steps
– Prerequisite PTFs applied
– Acceptance of Software Agreements
– Allocation of additional LIC space
– System values
– ANZOBJCVN PTFs applied ( V6R1 only)
– etc.
 Checks for other items that may prevent a successful upgrade
– Damaged system profiles
– Duplicate/extension files in system libraries
– etc.
 Optionally performs other steps, including checking for the
existence of useful items prior to the upgrade including
– Performance data
– BRMS recovery report
– etc.
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“PRUV” Tool Requirements:
 Client
– Windows PC
 Server:
– OS/400 V5R2/V5R3 or i5/OS V5R4
• and Host Servers (Option 12) installed
 Download tool from IBM site:
– The URL/Web site is contained in the knowledgebase
document KB465353483 (or search for keyword
“PRUV”)
http://www912.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.nsf/1ac66549a21402188625680b00020
37e/5a6b33f04dcc093a8625736a00590072?OpenDocument&Highli
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Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for i5/OS:
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Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for i5/OS:
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Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for i5/OS:
Signon to desired system
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Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for i5/OS:
Select desired ‘Target Release’
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Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for i5/OS:
Choose the kind of checks to run
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Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for i5/OS:
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Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for i5/OS:
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Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for i5/OS:
Click Finish after reviewing messages
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Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for i5/OS:
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Other Software Planning
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General Resources for Software Planning
 IBM i (i5/OS)
– Information Center – http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/iseries/
– IBM i 6.1 (V6R1) http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/index.jsp
 V6R1 Memo to Users
– Located in the Info Center http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf
 Software No Longer Supported
– http://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/v6r1/software.html
 PSP Planning Site
– http://www912.ibm.com/s_dir/sline003.nsf/ALLPSPBYREL?OpenView&Start=1&Count=30&C
ollapse=2#2
 See applicable Announcement Letters
– Located on the announcement site http://www-01.ibm.com/common/ssi/index.wss
 Individual Product Web sites off of the System i home page
– http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/software/a2z.html
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i5/OS Information Center
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/index.jsp
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i5/OS Information Center ->V6R1 Memorandum to Users
-- Review to understand changes in V6R1 that could affect your system
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf
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System i Software … ‘from A to Z’
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/software/a2z.html
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System i Access for Windows
 Read V6R1 Memo to Users for changes/enhancements:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf
 Refer to Web site: http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/software/access/windows/
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Domino for i5/OS
 Read V6R1 Memo to Users for changes/enhancements:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf
 IBM i 6.1 currently supports Domino 8.0.1 and 7.0.3 releases
– Go to Lotus software for i5/OS Compatibility Guide
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/software/domino/support/
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Lotus Software for iSeries Compatibility Guide
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/software/domino/pdf/releasesupport.pdf
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Lotus Domino for i5/OS – V6R1 Support
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/software/domino/support/v6r1.html
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Lotus Software for i5/OS Compatibility Guide
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/software/domino/pdf/releasesupport.pdf
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WebSphere Application Server
 Read V6R1 Memo to Users for changes/enhancements:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf
– Using WebSphere Application Server V5.1 now?
• Migration to WebSphere Application Server V6.0.2.23 or V6.1.0.11 required
• Migration can be done before or after an upgrade to IBM i 6.1
 Refer to applicable product documentation/release notes (at product home pages):
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/software/a2z.html#W
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WebSphere Application Server for i5/OS Home Page
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/software/websphere/index.html
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Windows Integration
 Read V6R1 Memo to Users for changes/enhancements:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf
 Refer to home page:
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/bladecenter/
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IBM i 6.1 on IBM BladeCenter
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/advantages/v6r1/blades/
Note: Additional, different skills will be required to implement this environment.
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IBM i 6.1 on IBM BladeCenter
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/advantages/v6r1/blades/pdf/i_on_blade_readme.pdf
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/advantages/v6r1/blades/pdf/supported_environments.pdf
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Linux on Integrated Servers and IBM i 6.1
 Read V6R1 Memo to Users for changes/enhancements:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf
 Support no longer there for all Linux operating systems running on Integrated
xSeries® Server (IXS) & xSeries Adapter (IXA)
– IXS/IXA server may be migrated from a previous release to a new system…
but functions that will NOT work with IBM i 6.1:
• Installations on IXS/IXA hardware
• Post-installation utility (ixssetup.sh)
• Update utility (ixsupdt)
 Support no longer there for SuSE Enterprise Linux 9 (SLES9) running on an
iSCSI platform for integrated servers
– An iSCSI-based integrated server running SLES9 may be migrated but
support is “as is”; functions that will NOT work with IBM i 6.1 are:
• Installations on iSCSI hardware for *SLESe9
• Post-installation utility (ixssetup.sh).
• Update utility (ixsupdt).
Linux on Integrated Servers site: http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/advantages/integratedserver/linux/index.html
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DB2
 Read V6R1 Memo to Users for changes/enhancements:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf
 If upgrading from V5R3 -- SQL related and DB file conversions (More details at:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/sc415120.pdf
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3rd Party & In House Developed Software Solutions
 In house developed applications?
– Tested yet on V6R1?
– Has ANZOBJCVN tool been used yet?
Important!
 Contact Application Providers/Vendor(s)
– Supported and tested on IBM i 6.1?
– Any fixes/PTFs required?
– Will conversion occur on client system or will
‘6.1 version’ be shipped out?
– Any licensing fee considerations?
• Migration vs. upgrade (i.e. keeping same
System i or iSeries serial number?)
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Major IBM i 6.1 Upgrade
Planning Tasks
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Outline* of Major IBM i Planning or Pre-Upgrade Tasks
A.) Use key planning documents: Info Center (e.g. Install Guide), Memo
to Users and IBM ITSO Redpaper: IBM i5/OS Program Conversion:
Getting Ready for i5/OS V6R1
B.) Install PTFS and use ANZOBJCVN tools to analyze your system
C.) Verify server firmware requirements and read applicable PSP
(Preventive Service Planning) documents such as
–
–
–
SF98020 V6R1 Software Install Information
SF98610, MF98610
SF98169 Server upgrade & migrations corrections
D.) Read applicable Info APARs -- e.g. II14310 (Required PTFs for
i6.1)
E.) Order latest CUMe package SF98610 (don’t forget about ordering
Group PTFs)
* Note: This is not an all-inclusive task list – be sure to refer to the V6R1 Info Center or in the
pdf at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/sc415120.pdf
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Major IBM i Planning or Pre-Upgrade Tasks - Overview
F.) “Prepare for Install PTFs” are required for your V5R3 system before
using the Prepare for Install menu option
– The “Prepare for Install PTFs” media included with your V6R1
software
G.) Review Software Stack (for each LPAR)
– Third Party Vendors
– License Program Products
– Middleware
H.) Consider using virtual image catalog for upgrade (PTFs are required)
I.) Review/leverage Upgrade planning Template:
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/iseries/planning/upgradeproj/index.html
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Major IBM i Planning or Pre-Upgrade Tasks - Overview
J.) Accept Software Agreements before upgrading from V5R3 or
V5R4 to IBM i 6.1 (GO LIGPGM and then Option 5: Prepare for
Install)
K.) Verify contents of the software media that was shipped
L.) Load Source Storage Requirements, i5/OS and LPP Storage
Requirements
– If upgrading from V5R3MO:
• Ensure load source disk is at least 17GB
• Allocate additional space for LIC -- suggested to use API discussed
at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc
/allocatespacelic.htm?resultof=%22%61%64%64%69%74%69%6f%6e
%61%6c%22%20%22%4c%49%43%22%20
TIP: To make upgrade planning easier --take advantage of the IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification Tool!
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A) Use the Key Planning Documents
 i5/OS Memo to Users Version 6 Release 1:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf
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A) Use the Key Planning Documents
 V6R1 Installation/Upgrade guide:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/sc415120.pdf
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“TOP 10” Keys to Success
1.
Be sure to plan for ample time to do program conversion planning
& analysis (e.g. ANZOBJCVN) – use the ITSO redpaper
2. Contact your applications providers/software vendors
3. Use the i5/OS V6R1 Information Center and V6R1 Memo to Users!
(If skipping a release, read the interim release’s Memo to Users)
4. Leverage the ‘as is’ IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification tool and collect ‘before and after’
performance data
5. Load source unit must be 17GB or greater and ensure that enough reserved space
is allocated for LIC
6. Be sure to SAVE your entire system before the V6R1 upgrade (and ‘double check’
the save job log) (FlashCopy the entire system works as well)
7. Must accept ‘SW license agreements’ before V6R1 upgrade
8. Verify the contents of your software order and consider using Virtual Media
installation
9. Use the System i Planning Web site and refer to Preventive Service Planning
documents at http://www-912.ibm.com/s_dir/sline003.nsf/sline003home
10. Estimate upgrade/installation time (and understand impact of
conversions):
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/estimatet
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Useful Web Sites
 IBM i 6.1 Info Center: (i.e. (What’s New and Memo to Users)
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/index.jsp
 Information Center – IBM i (i5/OS V6R1) Installation/Upgrade:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/rzahc1.htm?tocNode=int_21
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 ITSO Redpaper ‘IBM i5/OS Program Conversion - Getting Ready for i5/OS V6R1:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/redp4293.html?Open
 IBM i Support home page (e.g. links to Info APARS, PSPs, Fix Central, Technical Databases....):
http://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/brandmain?brandind=5000027
 PSP Planning Site http://www-912.ibm.com/s_dir/sline003.nsf/sline003home
 IBM Electronic Software Delivery Web site:
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/software/delivery/en_US/downloadinfo.html
 IBM Entitled Software Support site (Entitled SW Updates, SW Keys, Proofs of Entitlement….)
https://www-5.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/OpenServlet.wss
 System i Planning: http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/i/planning/
 Software No Longer Supported: http://www304.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/v6r1/index.html
 IBM Prerequisite Web site: http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eserverprereq.nsf
 IBM Announcement Letters Web site: http://www-306.ibm.com/common/ssi/OIX.wss
 Individual System i software product Web sites http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/software/a2z.html
 New IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification tool: http://www912.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.nsf/1ac66549a21402188625680b0002037e/5a6b33f04dcc093a8625736
a00590072?OpenDocument&Highlight=2,pruv
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