What's new for V5R4

This topic highlights the changes made to this topic collection for V5R4.

For V5R4, i5/OS™ supports Pegasus version 2.5. With support for Pegasus version 2.5, i5/OS has security enhancements, configuration enhancements, and added CIM base operating system classes.

Configuration enhancements

The cimconfig command has new basic and advanced startup options. In addition, the cimmofl and cimprovider commands have been enhanced with new options.

Security enhancements

Pegasus version 2.5. enhances CIM security by providing support for Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

Enhancements to CIM base operating system classes and i5/OS metrics

Thirteen new CIM base operating system classes are now supported. Other enhancements include new i5/OS metrics and support for CIM indications.

Information enhancements

New troubleshooting information and backup and recovery information has been added for V5R4.

How to see what's new or changed

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To find other information about what's new or changed this release, see the Memo to users.