Related information for iSeries upgrades

 

Upgrades and migration

• Data migrations

  Use this information if are moving data from one iSeries™ server that is running i5/OS^® V5R1, V5R2, or V5R3 to another iSeries server running V5R4. If you are installing a new version of i5/OS on the same server, it is not necessary to perform an explicit data migration. You can use the Software installation information.

• Preventive service planning (PSP) information

  The PSP document for V5R3 upgrades and data migrations is SF98168. Information within this PSP describes corrections that apply to upgrades. Review this information before you upgrade your server.

• iSeries Server Migration: System Migration and Upgrades at V5R1 and V5R2

  This book discusses the various topics that are involved in migrating to PCI technology. It also looks at other significant functions like High Speed Link (HSL) and concurrent maintenance capability. This book includes upgrade scenarios to assist with your planning. It explains such upgrade functions as load source migration and migrating to LPAR functions. And it describes the expansion unit options that preserve an investment in hardware or that migrate to new technology.

• iSeries FACT

  This Web site contains the Find and Compare Tools (FACT) that deal with iSeries models and upgrade paths.

• IBM System i™ Hardware

  This Web site contains information about the new servers.

Planning

• System i Planning

  This Web site provides links to a variety of planning tools and information.

• System i Planning - Migration and upgrades

  This Web site provides information about iSeries products or features that may not be supported in future releases of the i5/OS operating system or on future iSeries models, Product Previews, and Statements of Directions.

Software Installation

• Memo to Users

  This document provides information about software and hardware changes that can potentially affect your system operations.

  In addition to the Memo to Users in the i5/OS Information Center, you can access the Memo to Users from the Support for IBM System i Web site (www.ibm.com/systems/support/i).

  Follow these links (in order):

  1. Technical databases

  2. Preventive Service Planning - PSP

  3. All Preventive Service Planning Documents by Release

  4. R530

  5. SF98076: Memorandum to Users

  The Memo to Users is also available to customers who use electronic customer support. You can order this document for V5R3M0 by using the Send PTF Order (SNDPTFORD) command and specifying program temporary fix (PTF) number SF98076.

• Info APAR II13365 on the Support for IBM System i Web site

  This Info APAR contains information about the latest resave and cumulative fix (PTF) package of i5/OS V5R3. This level of i5/OS is required for the new servers.

  To view the Info APAR, follow these links (in order):

  1. Technical databases

  2. Authorized Problem Analysis Reports APARs

  3. V5R3 Info APARs

  4. II13365

• Installing, upgrading, or deleting i5/OS and related software (about 220 pages)

  Use this information if you are upgrading your server with a new i5/OS release.

Performance management

• Performance

  This information guides you through the tasks and tools associated with performance management.

• Performance Management for IBM System i

  This reference provides highly technical information about server performance useful for performance benchmarking, capacity planning, and planning for server performance.

• IBM^® Systems Workload Estimator

  The Workload Estimator tool is a Web-based tool that provides users with a recommended model, processor, interactive feature, memory, and disk storage necessary for a mixed set of workloads.

Redbooks™

• IBM eServer i5 and iSeries System Handbook

  This book provides hardware concepts and technical specifications for iSeries models and features.

• IBM System i5™, eServer i5, and iSeries System Builder

  This book provides detailed information and configuration rules for System i models and features.

Services

• IBM Migration Services

  This Web site contains information about the services IBM has available for helping you upgrade your server. These services can help you in planning for and upgrading to the new iSeries server. This service includes a planning session that concludes with a final hardware and software configuration and installation plan. The services specialist can also perform on-site services to upgrade the server to the latest release of i5/OS, convert your SPD-attached I/O to PCI-attached I/O, perform disk unit migration, server consolidation and more.

Logical partitions

• Logical partitions

  Logical partitions allow you to distribute resources within a single iSeries server to make it function as if it were two or more independent servers. This information steps you through the logical partition process, from creation to management.

• Dynamic logical partitioning

  This Web site contains an introduction to logical partitioning as well as information about planning, services, and education.

• IBM System Planning Tool (LPAR Validation tool)

  The LPAR Validation tool is a Web-based tool that assists users in planning for a partitioned environment.

 

Saving PDF files

To save a PDF on your workstation for viewing or printing:

1. Right-click the PDF in your browser (right-click the link above).

2. Click Save Target As if you are using Internet Explorer. Click Save Link As if you are using Netscape Communicator.

3. Navigate to the directory in which you would like to save the PDF.

4. Click Save.

Downloading Adobe Acrobat Reader

You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print these PDFs. You can download a copy from the Adobe Web site (www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html).

 

Parent topic:

Upgrading your iSeries server