Install fixes

Use this topic to find scenario information about installing fixes, then follow the tasks required for installing fixes successfully.

This topic provides an overview of the tasks that you need to perform to ensure you install your fixes successfully. Each of the following tasks describes a specific part of the process for installing fixes. This topic is based on the use of the Install PTF (INSPTF) command or option 8 from the GO PTF menu.

Whether you are installing fixes on single systems, remote systems, or systems with logical partitions, you must follow a series of steps to effectively install your fixes.

• Step 1: Review fix cover letters prior to fix installation
  Determine if there are any special instructions that you should be aware of before you install your fixes.
• Step 2: Prepare your server to install fixes
  An overview of the preparation tasks that you can perform on your servers to ensure a successful install, which includes determining if there are any special instructions.
• Step 3: Choose your fix installation scenario
  You can install many kinds of fixes including cumulative PTF packages, HIPER fixes, i5/OS™ and other licensed program fixes, and fixes for the Licensed Internal Code.
• Step 4: Verify fix installation
  After you have installed your fixes, you should verify that the install was successful.
• Advanced procedures for fix installation
  This topic introduces the advanced topics of loading and applying PTFs. You will also learn how to create your own fix package from CD-ROM and how to create a fix package to a virtual image.