Stopping the integrated server and other application servers

If you have IBM® i integration with BladeCenter and System x installed, you must vary it off before you begin the IBM i installation process. Other applications servers should also be stopped before you upgrade your software.

If your system has an active integrated server, it can cause the installation process to fail. Stopping the system also stops the operating system and any applications that are running on the system.

As a precaution, record the associated resources for your hardware.

Notify users before you stop the integrated server. The Checklist: Completing the IBM i upgrade or replacement contains instructions on starting the server after you have completed your installation.

To stop the integrated server, do the following:

  1. Type GO NWSADM on an IBM i control language (CL) command line. The Network Server Administration display appears.
  2. Select option 3 (Stop a network server).
Parent topic: Performing initial upgrade or replacement tasks