Identifying and reviewing information resources
Become familiar with the important resources pertaining to the installation of your new i5/OS® software. Use these documents to plan your installation process.
Many of these resources are shipped with the distribution media in your software order. Read the material that applies to your system
Setup and Operations CD-ROM
With every order that includes Operations Console, you receive iSeries Setup and Operations, SK3T-4098. This CD-ROM contains IBM® eServer™ iSeries™ Access for Windows® and the EZ-Setup wizard.
Information Center CD-ROM
This CD-ROM, iSeries Information Center, SK3T-4091, ships with your i5/OS software upgrade order.
To keep informed of the latest information about conditions that could impede your software installation, you need the most recent edition of the preventive service planning information (PSP). For information on preventive service planning, see Preventive service planning information .
PTF shipping information letter
This letter contains the instructions for installing the cumulative program temporary fix (PTF) package. The letter comes with the package. IBM highly recommends that you order the cumulative PTF package about a week or two before your i5/OS installation and then install the package as part of your completion tasks. For information about the most recent cumulative package, refer to the Ordering fixes topic.
Parent topic:
Verifying the contents of your software order