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information center PDF" /> <p>The <em>Memo to Users</em> describes significant changes in the new release that could potentially affect your programs or system operations. Use the <em>Memo to Users</em> to prepare for changes on the release and to use the new release. Be sure to read each section that pertains to licensed programs that you currently have installed or plan to install on your server.</p> <p>In addition to the Memo to Users in the <span class="keyword">iSeries™ Information Center</span>, you can access the Memo to Users from the <a href="http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/iseries" target="_blank"> Support for iSeries family</a> <img src="www.gif" alt="Link outside information center" /> Web site .</p> <p>On the Web site, follow this path:</p> <ol><li>Technical databases</li> <li>Preventive Service Planning - PSP</li> <li>All Preventive Service Planning Documents by Release</li> <li>R540</li> <li>SF98016: iSeries Memorandum to Users </li> </ol> <p>The <em>Memo to Users</em> is also available to customers who use electronic customer support. You can order this document for V5R4 by using the Send PTF Order (SNDPTFORD) command and specifying program temporary fix (PTF) number <tt>SF98016</tt>.</p> <p>If you are skipping a release level of <span><span class="keyword">i5/OS™</span></span>, you should also review the Memo to Users for the release that you are skipping. This ensures that you are aware of changes that occurred in the skipped release that could also affect your programs and system operations. The command to order the PTF version of the V5R3 Memorandum to Users is SNDPTFORD SF98086. The same version is also available on the <a href="http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/infocenter" target="_blank">V5R3 iSeries Information Center</a> <img src="www.gif" alt="Link outside information center" /> (www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/infocenter) and through the preventive service planning information at the <a href="http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/iseries" target="_blank"> Support for iSeries family</a> <img src="www.gif" alt="Link
outside information center" /> Web site.</p> </li> <li><strong>Setup and Operations CD-ROM</strong> <p>With every order that includes Operations Console, you receive <em>iSeries Setup and Operations</em>, SK3T-4098. This CD-ROM contains IBM<sup>®</sup> eServer™ iSeries Access for Windows<sup>®</sup> and the EZ-Setup wizard.</p> </li> <li><strong>iSeries Information Center CD-ROM</strong> <p>This CD-ROM, <em>iSeries Information Center</em>, SK3T-4091, ships with your <span class="keyword">IBM i5/OS</span> software upgrade order.</p> </li> <li><strong>PSP information</strong> <p>To keep informed of the latest information about conditions that could impede your software installation, you need the most recent edition of the preventive service planning information (PSP). For information on preventive service planning, see <a href="../rzam8/rzam8fixpsp.htm">Preventive service planning information</a> .</p> </li> <li><strong>iSeries PTF shipping information letter</strong> <p>This letter contains the instructions for installing the cumulative program temporary fix (PTF) package. IBM recommends that you order the cumulative PTF package about a week or two before your <span class="keyword">i5/OS</span> installation and then install the package as part of your completion tasks. For information about the most recent <span>cumulative</span> package, refer to the <a href="../rzam8/rzam8fixobtain1.htm">Order fixes</a> topic.</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div class="familylinks"> <div class="parentlink"><strong>Parent topic:</strong> <a href="rzahcswsinfoorder.htm" title="To save you time and avoid frustration, verify that the contents of your software order are correct before you start installation.">Verifying the contents of your software order</a></div> </div> </div> </body> </html>