Installing i5/OS and related software on a new system or logical partition

 

Follow these procedures to plan and prepare to install the i5/OS^® release, install software on a new system or logical partition, install additional licensed programs, install a secondary language, and complete the final checklist.

This software installation process includes installing the Licensed Internal Code, the IBM^® i5/OS operating system, and other software for the first time.

If you are upgrading software that you currently have installed, go to Preparing to upgrade or replace i5/OS software. If want to install a new primary language from either a secondary language media set or a primary language media set, go to Changing the primary language of your system or logical partition.

• Preparing to install the i5/OS release
  Perform these preparatory tasks before you schedule your i5/OS software installation. Allow ample time (a few weeks or days before the installation) to complete these tasks before you perform the actual installation tasks.

• Installing the i5/OS release
  Install the i5/OS release (the Licensed Internal Code, the operating system, or licensed programs) on a new system or logical partition or perform an IPL for the first time.

• Installing additional licensed programs
  To install additional licensed programs or optional parts of licensed programs on your system or i5/OS logical partition, follow these procedures. (Separately ordered features are installed as a licensed program.)

• Installing a secondary language
  Follow these instructions to install a new i5/OS secondary language on a system or logical partition.

• Checklist: Completing the i5/OS installation
  Use this checklist to complete the i5/OS installation processes.

 

Parent topic:

Installing, upgrading, or deleting i5/OS and related software