Installing fixes on systems with logical partitions

 

Even though the basic steps of installing an i5/OS^® fix on a system with logical partitions are the same as on a system without logical partitions, unique situations exist that you need to understand before you begin to install your fixes.

For System i™ 8xx models, the basic steps of installing a fix or PTF are the same on a system with logical partitions as on a system without logical partitions.

However, you should take the following precautions:

• When you load fixes to a primary partition, power down all secondary partitions before you restart the primary partition.

• When you use the GO PTF command on the primary partition, change the automatic IPL parameter from the default (*YES) to (*NO). You do not have to do this if you first power down the secondary partitions.

For information regarding IBM^® eServer™ 5xx models, see Customer service, support, and troubleshooting and Installing fixes on systems managed by Hardware Management Console.

 

Parent topic:

Step 3: Choosing your fix installation scenario

Related concepts
Restart a system with logical partitions

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Power down a system with logical partitions