RE: Questions on V5R4M5 Upgrade

["Willie J. Moore" <WJMoore@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul,
Thanks for all the information. I will check out Chapter 9 and make a check off list.

William Moore
California Fine Wire
805-489-5144

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From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Musselman, Paul
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 11:57 AM
To: midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Questions on V5R4M5 Upgrade

It's not a terribly complex job, but it's a bit more involved than a round of PTFs.  You will be replacing the microcode and 'selected pieces' of the OS; you're deeper into the machinery!

You need 3 CDs:  iBase + OS/01 + OS/02.  
You will also need the latest cumulative package + hipers + your favorite groups.
There are also 'stray' PTFs that will make your 5-4-5 upgrade experience more rewarding.  The documentation points you to them.

The document you want is Chapter 9 of "System I: i5/OS and related
software- Installing, upgrading, or deleting i5/OS and related software"
(SC41-5120-10)
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v6r1m0/topic/rzahc/sc41
5120.pdf

The most difficult part is making sure you have a complete Option21 backup (preferably 2) of everything you own.  If you're like us, getting a large enough window to make the backup is the tricky part!

The procedure in the manual only has you update with the '999' and 'SS1'
PTFs.  We scheduled a complete round of PTFs the month after the upgrade.  If you have the time, you could do it the same weekend.

I don't know if there are any issues in applying all PTFs instead of just the 999+SS1s.

Paul E Musselman
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