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Licensed Materials Property of IBM --> <!-- US Government Users Restricted Rights --> <!-- Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by --> <!-- GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. --> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="./ibmdita.css" /> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="./ic.css" /> <title>Install, upgrade, or delete i5/OS and related software</title> </head> <body id="rzahc1"><a name="rzahc1"><!-- --></a> <!-- Java sync-link --><script language="Javascript" src="../rzahg/synch.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <h1 class="topictitle1">Install, upgrade, or delete <span class="keyword">i5/OS</span> and related software</h1> <div><p><span>Use this information to install the <span class="keyword">i5/OS™</span> release, part of the <span class="keyword">i5/OS</span> release, or licensed programs related to <span class="keyword">i5/OS</span> in IBM<sup>®</sup> eServer™ and <span class="keyword">IBM Systems</span> i5 and p5 models.</span> If you are installing software as part of a hardware upgrade, first go to the topic <a href="../rzamd/rzamd1.htm">Upgrades</a> . </p> <p>If you are planning to boot to <span class="keyword">i5/OS</span> from the load-source disk unit that is attached via the 2847 I/O processor, ensure you see the IBM Redbook, <a href="http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg247120.html" target="_blank">iSeries and TotalStorage: A Guide to Implementing External Disk on eServer i5; SG24-7120</a><img src="www.gif" alt="Link outside information center" /> for important planning and implementation considerations. </p> <div class="note"><span class="notetitle">Note:</span> By using the code examples, you agree to the terms of the <a href="codedisclaimer.htm">Code license and disclaimer information</a>.</div> </div> <div> <ul class="ullinks"> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzahcwhatnew.htm">What's new for V5R4</a></strong><br /> This topic highlights <span>V5R4 </span>changes for the upgrade, installation, and deletion information for <span class="keyword">i5/OS</span> and related software. </li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzahcprintthis.htm">Printable PDF</a></strong><br /> Use this to view and print a PDF of this information.</li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="fastpathrzahc.htm">Fastpath for software installation, upgrade, and deletion tasks</a></strong><br /> Use this information as a shortcut to help you determine the group of tasks you need to perform for your particular installation or upgrade.</li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzahcswconcepts1.htm">Concepts for software installation</a></strong><br /> You and IBM together manage the use, documentation, and transfer of <span class="keyword">i5/OS</span> licensed programs. </li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzahcchecklist.htm">Checklist: Software upgrade or replacement readiness</a></strong><br /> Use this checklist to help consolidate and verify that you have completed all the preparation tasks for a software upgrade.</li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzahcupgradeorreplace.htm">Upgrading or replacing i5/OS and related software</a></strong><br /> Follow these procedures to upgrade or replace software, which include preparing for the upgrade or replacement, installing software using either automatic or manual installation, and completing the final checklist.</li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="upgradesameversion.htm">Replacing Licensed Internal Code and i5/OS of the same version and release</a></strong><br /> <span>Use this procedure to install a new modification of Licensed Internal Code and a more recent update of i5/OS to support new hardware. </span></li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzahcinstallchecklist.htm">Checklist: Software installation readiness</a></strong><br /> Use this checklist to help consolidate and verify that you have completed all the preparation tasks for a software installation.</li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzahcinstall.htm">Installing i5/OS and related software on a new server or logical partition</a></strong><br /> Follow these procedures to plan and prepare to install the release, install software on a new server or logical partition, install additional licensed programs, install a secondary language, and complete the final checklist.</li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="pri.htm">Changing the primary language of your server or logical partition</a></strong><br /> Use this procedure to install a primary language from either a secondary language media set or a primary language media set.</li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzahcdltlp.htm">Deleting software related to i5/OS</a></strong><br /> Use this information to help you determine if you need to delete an unwanted part of a licensed program. These requirements are not always apparent. You can also use the procedures in this topic to delete the parts of licensed programs you no longer need.</li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzahctroubleshoot.htm">Troubleshooting software installation problems</a></strong><br /> This information describes common problem scenarios, recovery methods, and ways to get help if you encounter a problem during software installation.</li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzahcsoftref1.htm">Software reference</a></strong><br /> This topic contains a collection of supporting information about the concepts and tasks related to upgrading or installing software.</li> <li class="ulchildlink"><strong><a href="rzahcrelated.htm">Related information for software installation</a></strong><br /> This list includes related sources of information for software installation or upgrades.</li> </ul> </div> </body> </html>