Fast path for software installation, upgrade, and deletion tasks
Use this information as a shortcut to help you determine the group of tasks you need to perform for your particular IBM® i installation or upgrade.
Proper planning for hardware is crucial for the successful installation or upgrade of the operating system. Go to the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center (publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/index.jsp) and review the planning, installing, and console information for your system.
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If you requested electronic software delivery, refer to the Electronic software delivery website (www.ibm.com/servers/support/software/delivery/en_US/downloadinfo.html).
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Replacing Licensed Internal Code and IBM i of the same version and release to support new hardware. | Replacing Licensed Internal Code and IBM i of the same version and release |
Installing the IBM i release on a new system or logical partition |
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Installing licensed programs |
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Installing a secondary language |
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Changing the primary language using either primary or secondary language media on the same release. |
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Changing your primary language and upgrading a release using primary language media |
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Selecting the primary language or changing your primary language and installing software on a new system |
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Adding a new disk unit to an existing system before upgrading or replacing a release | If you are currently using mirrored protection, device parity protection, or auxiliary storage pools, refer to these topics in the topic category Recovering your system before you begin these tasks. |
Installing a cumulative program temporary fix (PTF) package |
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Installing a hardware upgrade | Go to the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center (publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/index.jsp) and review the installing and upgrading information for your system. |
Deleting software | Use either of the following methods:
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