Re: Documentation for V5R4 upgrade

[PaulMmn <PaulMmn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Loyd--

I "assume" you're moving from v5r2 to v5r4.

We made the same jump on our two systems last fall.  Not a lot of 
manuals in the box; you need to print them on your own.  Be sure to 
read the Memo To Users for both v5r3 and v5r4 so you don't miss any 
goodies!

There's also a "How To Install" manual-- read that ahead of time and 
make sure you have all the "parts" called for.  You need to install 
some special PTFs (which may require an IPL), set some settings and 
tell the existing OS to make room for the new OS, which may require 
another IPL.

Make sure you have cumulative PTFs; also all group PTFs you can lay 
your hands on.

We had IBM do the install on one of our machines, and did the other 
ourselves ( due to scheduling issues).  I don't remember the exact 
sequence of PTFs (ie cume + groups then IPL or Cume IPL groups IPL).

We didn't have any serious problems, but make sure you check 3rd 
party software vendors for any gotchas!  Some required new versions 
or upgrades.

--Paul E Musselman
PaulMmn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx



> Every OS update I've done in the past few years was in conjunction with
> a box swap/upgrade. This is the first time in a while for me to perform
> an OS update on existing hardware.
>
> I received two boxes of CDs and packing slips, but no hard copy manuals.
> Is this normal for V5R4? Is all the documentation I need (Memo to users,
> software installation, etc.) online? I know since I'm skipping V5R3, I
> need to review the Memo to users from that release as well.
>
> Will also review the archives and posts from the past couple months.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Loyd