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Chapter 3. Procedure for an Upgrade (RISC-to-RISC)
After you finish reviewing this chapter, you should have performed the upgrade
tasks and obtained the outputs outlined in the “Upgrade process flow” on page 2
(except for the planning tasks and outputs already covered in “Chapter 2. Planning
Your Order for Upgrading or Data Migration” on page 7).
Who is Responsible for Upgrading the System
The following table establishes a check-off list for task responsibilities in
preparation for and during the upgrade. The list is arranged in the sequence the
tasks should be done.
IBM Services can be provided for additional cost to assist customers.
For customer install systems and servers such as Model 170, follow the instructions
that came with the system.
Table 4. Tasks and Responsibilities for the Upgrade Path
Checkoff Task Person Responsible
Consider needs for installation Customer, Business Partner, Software
Service Representative, Hardware Service
Representative
Establish tentative installation date Customer and their authorized
representative
Read preventive service planning (PSP) information Customer
Save the system, full save Customer
Install Target Software Release and appropriate PTFs Customer
Verify that all applications are running Customer
Record performance and evaluate Customer
Complete physical planning Customer
Save the system, full save Customer
Contact customer Hardware Service Representative and
schedule the upgrade after the order arrives
Customer
System Assurance
Verify the following:
v Prerequisite Engineering Changes are installed
v Customer has installed all required PTFs
v Correct operating system level
v Customer has backed up the system, including all
customer data
Hardware Service Representative
Inventory parts received from IBM as part of the upgrade Hardware Service Representative
Run Work with Hardware Products (WRKHDWPRD)
command option 4
Hardware Service Representative
Upgrade hardware using parts shipped from IBM and the
CUII
Hardware Service Representative
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