Upgrading or replacing i5/OS and related software

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.

This information contains task-oriented instructions to upgrade or replace i5/OS™ and its related software on a system that uses optical or tape distribution media. You must have either V5R2, V5R3, or V5R4 currently installed on your server to be able to upgrade to or replace V5R4. If you want to install a more recent update of the same version and release such as, for example, to support new hardware at the current release, go to Replacing Licensed Internal Code and i5/OS of the same version and release. Otherwise continue with Upgrading or replacing i5/OS and related software.

• Preparing to upgrade or replace software
  Perform these preparatory tasks, some of which are mandatory, before you schedule your installation.
• Upgrading or replacing software using automatic installation
  Follow these instructions to use the automatic installation method to replace the Licensed Internal Code, the IBM^® i5/OS operating system, and licensed programs currently installed on your system with the V5R4 release.
• Upgrading or replacing software using manual installation
  Follow these instructions to use the manual installation method to replace the Licensed Internal Code, IBM^® i5/OS, and licensed programs currently installed on your system with the V5R4 release.
• Checklist: Completing the upgrade or replacement
  Use this checklist to complete the IBM^® i5/OS upgrade or replacement processes.