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© 2009 IBM CorporationSTG Technical Conferences 2009
PSM10 IBM i 6.1 Upgrade Planning – ‘Smooth Sailing’
John Cothran – IBM Innovation Center – Dallas, TXcothran@us.ibm.com 972-246-3255Metro Midrange System Associates (MMSA) 9-15-09Fred 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”
LIC?
Firmware??
“SLIC”?
‘Resave’?
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“First things first …. Pre-POWER5”
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
i5/OS
(OS/400)
Hardware
LIC (“SLIC”)
*TIMI: Technology Independent Machine Interface
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“And then came POWER5 and POWER6….”
IBM i (previously known as i5/OS)
LIC: Licensed Internal Code (also was informally known as SLIC ‘Systems LIC))
– 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
System Firmware
– Microcode stored on the service processor
IBM i
Firmware
LIC
Hardware
*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
Size of CUM & install time
1st CUM
2nd CUM
3rd CUM
. . .
Resave
Size of CUM & install time
1st CUM
. . .
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Determining the Required Resave Level? Simple example: 570 with i5/OS V6R1 installed -- considering upgrading to 9117-
MMA (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
– Click resulting feature code for more details
http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eserverprereq.nsf
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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
Question: How do I find outwhat MY system has?
Answer: Via marker PTFs
https://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eserverprereq.nsf/HW2/Hardware~eServer~7380?OpenDocument
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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)
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”
* 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.
V4R5
V5R2
IBM i 6.1
V4R4
V5R1
IBM i 6.1*
*
V5R4
V5R3*
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http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/iseries/planning/upgrade/suptschedule.html
IBM i Family and OS/400 Release Life Cycle
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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/400Models 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/400Models supported by IBM i 5.4 (‘i5/OS V5R4’) and/or IBM i 6.1
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
http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/iseries/planning/upgrade/osmapping.html
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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://www-912.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.nsf/ibmscdirect/E58D7BBF0EAC9A2786256EAD005F54D8
• Systems without an HMC (‘Upgrade policy set to OS’) http://www-912.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.nsf/c32447c09fb9a1f186256a6c00504227/604992740f846a4986256fd3006029b5?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
2.) System i Planning Web Site
1.) IBM Information Center
3.) IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification tool
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POWER6, POWER5+,POWER5 HMC, …
Virtualization Engine, IBM Director, …
IBM i (i5/OS)
IBM Information Centers
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/iseries/
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http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/index.jsp
IBM i5/OS Information Center
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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 PlanningMigrations and Upgrades
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/i/planning/migrationupgrade.html
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http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/index.html
Migrations & UpgradesUpgrade Planning Info.
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https://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/v6r1/index.html
Upgrade Planning Info.V6R1
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Upgrade Planning Info.V6R1Software
http://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/v6r1/software.html
Let’s navigate back several pages
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System iPlanningMigrations & Upgrades
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/i/planning/migrationupgrade.html
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System iPlanningMigrations & Upgradeshttp://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/i/planning/migrationupgrade.html
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http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/rzahc1.htm?tocNode=int_217885
Migrations & UpgradesSW UpgradesV6R1 Info. Center
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Migrations & UpgradesSW UpgradesV6R1 Info. CenterWhat’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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http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/index.jsp?topic=/rzahc/rzahc1.htm&tocNode=int_217885
Migrations & UpgradesSW UpgradesV6R1 Info. Center
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http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/fastpathrzahc.htm
Migrations & UpgradesSW UpgradesV6R1 Info.Fastpath….
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http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/rzahcinstallingptfsforconversions.htm#rzahcinstallingptfsforconversions
Migrations & UpgradesSW UpgradesV6R1 Info.Fastpath….
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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://www-912.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.nsf/1ac66549a21402188625680b0002037e/5a6b33f04dcc093a8625736a00590072?OpenDocument&Highlight=2,pruv
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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://www-912.ibm.com/s_dir/sline003.nsf/ALLPSPBYREL?OpenView&Start=1&Count=30&Collapse=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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http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/index.jsp
i5/OS Information Center
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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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http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/software/domino/pdf/releasesupport.pdf
Lotus Software for i5/OS Compatibility Guide
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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?
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?)
Important!
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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 TasksA.) 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 ofconversions): http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/i5os/topic/rzahc/estimatetimeupgrade.htm?
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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_217885
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://www-304.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:
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