Moving 5.4 to 7.1 AB

IBM Power Systems

Moving from IBM i V5R4 to 7.1

Alison Butterill
IBM i Product Offering Manager

© 2012 IBM Corporation

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The IBM i Business

100,000’s of systems in 100,000+ enterprises
115+ countries
Cross industry
Wholesale Distribution Computer Services

Finance Retail Insurance

Consumer Package Goods Travel & Transportation

Agribusiness Automotive Construction

Manufacturing Lodging Healthcare

Education Associations Local Government

Legal Services Accounting Services

2 © 2012 IBM Corporation

© Copyright IBM Corporation 2009

IBM Power Systems

IBM i – Not Just An Operating System, But So Much
More
Why clients value IBM i…
Why clients value IBM i…

Totally integrated on arrival
Totally integrated on arrival
Legendary reliability
Legendary reliability

Built for business
Built for business
Virtualized by design
Virtualized by design

Practically manages itself
Practically manages itself
Proven security… trustworthy
Proven security… trustworthy

Enables growth… without growing pains
Enables growth… without growing pains
Assimilates technology without disruption
Assimilates technology without disruption

Comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective… optimized for business
Comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective… optimized for business


IBM Power Systems

A Decade of OS/400 integrated innovations
2001 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 - 2011
OS/400 OS/400
V5R1 V5R2
GA 08/30/2002 TR 1
LIC 5.4.5 LIC 6.1.1
05/25/2001 LIC 5.3.5
09/14/2007 10/23/2009 TR 2
V5R3 12/14/2005 V5R4 IBM i 6.1 IBM i 7.1 TR 3
06/11/2004 02/14/2006 03/21/2008 04/23/2010 TR 4

i5/OS V5R3 i5/OS 5.4 IBM i 6.1
Virtual storage for AIX 32-bit IBM JVM Virtual storage for IBM i partitions with IBM i and
partitions Webfacing Deployment PowerVM VIOS
Web Services support for RPG DB2 function & performance enhancements
Uncapped processor support
for LPARs TCP/IP V6 Solid State Drive for I/O intensive jobs or queries
Integration of BladeCenter via Breakthrough performance with DS8000
Cross Site Mirroring support
iSCSI PowerHA disk clustering
for IASPs
DB2 On Demand Performance
SQL Query Engine Center Improved Java and WebSphere performance
Enterprise Extender support for 64-bit IBM JVM
.NET Managed Providers SNA Support for BladeCenter S and H
iSeries Access for the Web Intrusion detection Systems Director Navigator for i
DB2 function & performance Administrative System Domain
for HA Performance Investigator
enhancements Encryption for data on disk and tape backup
Virtual tape support for backups
Middleware currency DB2 function & performance Intrusion prevention
enhancements VMware VMotion support for iSCSI
… and much more
Middleware currency OmniFind Text Search
… and much more
Middleware currency



IBM Power Systems

IBM i Roadmap
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

V5R4 6.1 7.1 i next i next + 1
……… …
V5R4M5 6.1.1 7.1 TRs

Clients requesting fewer operating system releases; and longer support cycles
– Major release upgrades can be disruptive for a business

Interim technology refreshes will provide new functions and I/O support
– Simpler to install on a current release and less disruptive

2012 does not have a major release, because key capabilities have been delivered using
Technology Refreshes and similar functional updates
** All statements regarding IBM's future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only.


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IBM i 7.1 – Foundation for the Future
Significant enhancements to DB2 WebQuery turns data into business information

DB2 column level encryption secures sensitive data and promotes compliance with industry
standards

PowerHA SystemMirror further minimizes planned downtime while increasing business
resiliency

Virtualization with PowerVM allows IT to align physical and IT assets to the business to enable
rapid, agile response to changing business circumstances

IBM Systems Director can automate the deployment fixes across multiple systems by
automating the process

Rational Open Access: RPG Edition opens RPG Interface to new technologies such as mobile
devices, remote devices, remote databases, etc

Optimization of Solid State Drives can automate the movement
of frequently used data to the most optimized environments can
improve performance of applications and queries

Announced 04/13/2010
Available 04/23/2010



IBM Power Systems

IBM i 7.1 Overview

Overview of IBM i 7.1 and TR Content
Detailed information on considerations
for moving from 5.4 to 7.1

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg247858.pdf


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Clients are moving to IBM i 7.1

‘Management is very pleased in the smoothness of the upgrade, the stability of
the release and have been running with out any issues ever since the upgrade.’
Giuliano Franciscovic, VP of IS
National Telewire Corp

‘At AgVantage Software, Inc our ASP/MSP offering has been growing rapidly
and we needed to become more efficient…. Going to IBM i 7.1 has been very
smooth and has helped us become more efficient and made our customers
happy.‘
Brad Belcher
Systems Analyst
AgVantage Software, Inc



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G.A.F. Seelig, Inc. transitions IT, mitigates risk, and improves
employee productivity, without interrupting the business

““I would not bet my business on anything but an i."

- Gary Lavery Exec. Vice President CIO G.A.F. Seelig, Inc.

Improved employee productivity

Improved IT performance -- backup time
reduced by 98%

Family owned company distributing fine Invoice creation took 20 minutes, now
food products since 1871 completes before operator can enter
command to check job status

Ever expanding array of food service Improved communications capability and
items connectivity software

Increased availability of support
Providing high quality customized client
expertise because of solution currency
service

IBM Power Systems

Allegheny County enjoys non-disruptive growth & investment protection,
while expanding workload, capacity, and performance.

“With our new Power7 systems, IBM delivers the
consistent performance, capacity and availability we
expect for our critical JD Edwards Enterprise One
applications."

Jim Schultz, System i administrator
- Allegheny County

Reduced backup time by 50%, while
Allegheny County
– 1.22 Million people
capturing a greater volume of data
– 745 square miles
– Access to services, taxes, permits, records Improved interactive performance by
more than 50%
Expand workload to support financials
for the City of Pittsburgh
Improved availability; experiencing no
unscheduled downtime


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Introduction – IBM i Upgrade Planning


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“First things first … some terminology”

Firmware? Technology Refresh?
SLIC? Resave?
LIC?



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“First things first …. Pre-LPAR”

Applications Home Grown / ISV Code

i5/OS i5/OS
– V5R3 or V5R4 and prior to that OS/400

(OS/400)
SLIC
TIMI
– System Licensed Internal Code
– Layered architecture below the machine interface (MI)
SLIC
– TIMI – sub component of LIC
• Technology Independent Machine Interface
• High-level machine instruction set and application
programming interface
Hardware – Provides functions including storage management, pointers
and addressing, program management, etc.


IBM Power Systems

IBM i Architecture – Responsive to Change
Software is insulated from changes in the SOA
underlying hardware. Web
Software

Collaboration
Business Intelligence
Business applications

IBM i
Technology Independent Machine Interface (TIMI)
System Licensed Internal Code (SLIC) - LIC
Hardware

Processor technology: 48-bit CISC to 64-bit RISC
SMP: up to 256 cores* Future
Memory and Disk: Increases in capacity and density Technology
I/O adapters: SPD to PCI to PCI-X to PCIe

Those who truly understand this don't want anything else.
14 * LPARs greater than 32 cores requires analysis © 2012 IBM Corporation


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Systems running IBM i

Applications Applications

IBM i (OS/400 or i5/OS)

IBM i IBM i
LIC: Licensed Internal Code
(no longer SLIC - System Licensed internal Code)
– Layered architecture below the machine interface (TIMI)
TIMI TIMI • Technology Independent Machine Interface
• High-level machine instruction set and application
LIC LIC programming interface
– Provides functions including storage management,
pointers and addressing, program management, etc.
Power Firmware System Firmware – Power Hypervisor
(Hypervisor)
– Microcode stored on the service processor

Hardware


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Power Systems running IBM i

Applications Applications

IBM i
IBM i IBM i – POWER 7 systems support
6.1 7.1 • IBM i 7.1 with LIC level 7.1
• IBM i 6.1 with LIC level 6.1.1

LIC LIC: Licensed Internal Code
LIC
6.1 or – 7.1 with latest Technology Refresh level
7.1
6.1.1 – 6.1 support for pre-POWER7 systems
– 6.1.1 has POWER7 hardware enablement and is
the recommended level for all current and future
Power Firmware installs of IBM i 6.1 operating systems
(Hypervisor)
System Firmware – Power Hypervisor
Hardware – Level depends on System and pre-reqs



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What is a Resave?

Redistribution of LIC and/or IBM i Operating System
Provides a new level of install media
– for new hardware (e.g. new I/O devices or newly announced models)
– critical fixes in the system install media (for example, install or IPL path fixes)
– A reduces total install time by reducing the time to install cumulative PTF
packages to install Cumulative packages ...
1st
... CUM
3rd
2nd Resave
CUM
1st CUM
CUM Install time equals
Base plus latest of CUM
Base
Save Install time equals
Base plus latest of CUM


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Resave Web Site http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/resave/index.html



IBM Power Systems

Latest IBM 7.1 Resave Info
http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/resave/v7r1.html


IBM Power Systems

What is a Technology Refresh?

http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/techrefresh/index.html



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IBM i Roadmap
2008 2010 2011 2012 . . .

V5R4 i 6.1.1 TR 1 TR 2 TR 3 TR 4

Clients requesting fewer operating system releases and longer support cycles
• Major release upgrades can be disruptive and costly for a business

Interim technology refreshes provide new functions and hardware support
• Simpler to install on a current release and less disruptive
** All statements regarding IBM's future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only.


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IBM i is now on developerWorks !!!
ibm.com/developerworks



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How do I get to IBM i 7.1 ?


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What is the Beginning Version?

OS/400
V5R2

V5R3
IBM i
6.1

V5R4
OS/400
V5R1
Earlier?



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Supported one step software upgrades

IBM i 7.1 N-2 supported
upgrade paths

IBM i 6.1

Program conversion required

IBM i 5.4
(‘i5/OS V5R4’)
Note: Clustering supports only one cluster version difference. An i 6.1
cluster must have a cluster version of 6 before you install i 7.1.


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What if a much Earlier Release is Installed?
• “Multiple Upgrades” required to get to a supported release

IBM i 7.1
V5R4
V5R2 *
V4R5 *
IBM i 6.1
V5R3
V5R1
*
V4R4 *
* Note: these upgrade paths are no longer formally supported by IBM, so ‘best effort’ support only. Also, you
need access to V5R1, V5R2 or V5R3 media.



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IBM i System Support
Servers IBM i 5.4 IBM i 6.1 IBM i 7.1
POWER7
PS700, 701, 702, 703, 704
710, 720, 730, 740, 750,
770, 780, 795

POWER6
JS12, 22, 23/43, 550* 560

POWER6
520, 550*, 570, 595

POWER5+
515, 525

POWER5
520, 550, 570, 595

800, 810, 825, 870, 890

270, 820, 830, 840

http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/osmapping.html * Specific models # with LIC 6.1.1


IBM Power Systems

Effortless Currency after Incomparable longevity, reliability, and
investment protection

Running the business for 18 years on an
AS/400 Model F60 with OS/400 V3R2

Replaced by an IBM Power 720 with IBM i
7.1

Unsurpassed reliability, security, and
availability
IT Healthcare specialists:
– Hospitals IBM i architected for application
– Elderly, disabled and child care investment protection
– Benchmarking – Migration and Pre-testing completed in 5 days
– Thorough business analysis
Dramatic performance improvement,
savings in energy, maintenance, and
space requirement of a 2-drawer file
cabinet



IBM Power Systems

The Future of IBM i

IBM i
Upgrade
paths

*The projected date for the service of IBM i releases is based on current IBM planning assumptions. Note that it is IBM’s current
Service IBM i thru 2020+
practice to support an IBM i release until the next two releases have been made available, plus twenty four months. This
presentation contains information about IBM’s plans and directions. Such plans are subject to change without notice.

• End of support for V5R4 is Sept 30, 2013


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IBM i Family and OS/400 Release Life Cycle
http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/suptschedule.html

• V5R4 EOS
is 9/30/13



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IBM i 7.1 Upgrade Planning Process


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Preinstallation Activities



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Download Planning PTFs

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas1b6c5ed39e84670648625740f007c74e3


IBM Power Systems

Download Planning PTFs

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas1b6c5ed39e84670648625740f007c74e3



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IBM i 7.1 Software Installing, and Upgrading

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v7r1m0/topic/rzahc/sc415120.pdf


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Program Conversion



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IBM i Program Conversion
Ensures unprecedented system integrity
Delivers improved performance
Enables exploitation of future system and processor capabilities

V5R4 Conversion required
Machine code
V5R4M0 or V5R4M5
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V5R3
Machine code
V5R3M0 or V5R3M5

http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/osmapping.html


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Improve Integrity

Eradicate any altered programs that
already exist
Extend unique ability to remove any
future code corruption
– Any runnable MI application, without program
source
– No ongoing updates needed
Prevent load of non-i5/OS "system state" program
– Make system more robust



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Improve Performance

• Faster activation, procedure calls, pointer use
• More efficient memory handling
– Use more hardware facilities
– Remove software teraspace limit emulation
• Generate processor-specific code
– Can “opt out” of adaptive code generation
(ACG) if desired
• New create options, no source changes required:
– Optimize procedure call argument passing,
between modules (up to +20%)
– Defer service program activation (can significantly
improve application startup)


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Improve Functionality

• Theme: ease application development, deployment
• Teraspace:
– ALL programs now enabled
– 100x larger
• Add thread local static storage
– Ease thread-safe programming
• RPG H spec ‘THREAD(*CONCURRENT)’
• Individual variable declaration qualifiers:
RPG: ‘static(*allthread)’
• C++,C: ‘__thread’
• Improved coverage: Performance EXplorer, trace
– No need to recompile first with different options



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IBM i Program Conversion
Program conversion will be required to run with IBM i 6.1 or IBM i 7.1
– Program conversion automatically upgrades software to exploit latest
system enhancements
– Not required for POWER6, which can run IBM i 5.4
– Required for POWER7, can run on IBM i 6.1 or IBM i 7.1
Conversion requires program's creation data (observability)
– Note that all programs created for V5R1 or later releases have had their
creation data automatically saved during program creation
Tool available now to analyze program conversion for i5/OS V5R3 & V5R4
– Identifies potential issues, if any, and estimates
conversion time
Program conversion is performed during install/restore
of applications, at first use or at scheduled time

ITSO Redpaper: i5/OS Program Conversion: Getting Ready for V6R1 and Beyond
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redpieces/abstracts/redp4293.html?Open


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What is being done?
(Re-)create ALL Machine Interface (MI) programs
– Integrated Language Environment (ILE) and Original Program Model (OPM) programs
– From all releases before 6.1
– Applications, IBM i and other IBM products
– Many applications, some IBM products re-created via conversion

‘observability’
Program subset

source creation
Compiler
code data

hardware
instructions

MI conceptual interface CRT instr

Licensed Internal Code (LIC)

Translator, Binder


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Prepare before upgrade: ANZOBJCVN

Download V5R4 or V5R3 PTFs
Run Analyze Object Conversion tool
– Consider Redpaper recommendations
– Collect data
– Generate report(s)
– Identifies potential MI program conversion issues,
estimates times based on single or partial processor


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Program conversion method choices on 6.1 or 7.1

Choose combination of methods
– Initiate by library
• STROBJCVN
– Restore/install
• FRCOBJCVN(*YES *ALL) or set QFRCCVNRST >= 2
– First call (etc.)
Consider ANZOBJCVN estimates,
Redpaper recommendations
Must regenerate applications that won’t convert
– Compile from source or acquire



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ANZOBJCVN command
Analyze Object Conversion (ANZOBJCVN)

Type choices, press Enter.

Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >*COLLECT *COLLECT, *REPORT
Libraries to analyze . . . . . . *ALLUSR Name, generic*, *ALLUSR...
ASP device . . . . . . . . . . . . * Name, *, *ALLAVL...
Check spooled files . . . . . . *YES *YES, *NO
Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *NONE

Directory subtree . . . . . . . *ALL *ALL, *NONE
Target release . . . . . . . . . V6R1M0 VxRyMz

Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . > *REPORT *COLLECT, *REPORT
Type of report . . . . . . . . . *ALLAVL *ALLAVL, *CVNPRB, *LIBSUM...
+ for more values


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ANZOBJCVN *report output
Display Spooled File
File . . . . . : QPIZARPT Page/Line 3/24
*...+....1....+....2....+....3....+....4....+....5....+....6....+....7....+...
Date collected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :04/13/08
Total analyzed objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 1.440
Objects that can be converted with no lost attributes . . . . . . . . : 1,436
Objects that can be converted with some lost attributes . . . . . . . : 0
Total objects to convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 1,436
Total estimated conversion time for library objects. . . . . . . . . . :00:06:37
Analyze Object Conversion - Library Summary Report 4/13/08
5722SS1 V5R4M0 060210 EBC570I1
Auxiliary Storage Pool (ASP) . . . . . . . . . . : 00001 ASP Resource Na
-------------Counters------------- ------------------Symptoms---
Total Need No Lost Some Lost Conversion
Library Objects Conversion Attributes Attributes Time
---------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------
APILIB 5 5 5 0 00:00:01
APILIBMOD 5 5 5 0 00:00:01
ARCLIB 13 13 13 0 00:00:14

Total spooled files to convert . . . . . . . . . .: 436
Total estimated conversion time for spooled files : 00:00:04
Install initial program load (IPL) conversions:
ASP Total
ASP Resource Affected Conversion
ID Name Spool files Time
----- ---------- -------------- ----------
1 SYSBAS 436 00:00:04



IBM Power Systems

Status of conversion activity

Many ISVs have gone through the conversion process already
– Feedback is positive
145 ISVs participated in the beta program
– 831 applications listed for i 6.1 in the Global Solutions Directory as of July 23,
2009
– 2,182 applications listed for IBM i 6.1 in the Global Solutions Directory as of
April 29, 2010
– 108 applications listed for IBM i 7.1 in the Global Solutions Directory as of April
29, 2010
– Over 1200 applications listed for IBM i 7.1 in early 2011
– Over 2000 applications listed for IBM i 7.1 in late 2011

– https://www-304.ibm.com/jct09002c/gsdod/homepage.do


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Objects that Cannot Convert? What next?
Analyze Objects reveals some programs with no observability and source
cannot be found?
1. determine which program objects are part of vendor packages which can be
replaced by newer versions
2. determine which program objects need to be replaced
• Examine "last used date" in object itself
*** If suspect vendor packages are not being used, run the "last used"
inquiry before deciding to update vendor packages
3. from remaining objects, determine which ones have source
• inside each source member, the "last changed date" is stored
• Similar information is stored in the object itself
• Run a "match" program for "source code name, type, source file, and last
changed date" with the program object "source file, source member, type
and last changed date"
• Matches mean 95% certainty that source and object match
4. find a code de-construction product
• Often costly; may be unpredictable



IBM Power Systems

“Top 3 Tools” -- Upgrade Planning

1.) IBM Information Center

2.) IBM i Planning Web Site

3.) IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification tool


IBM Power Systems

IBM Information Center http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/eserver/ibmi.html

POWER7, POWER6,
POWER5,
HMC, SDMC…

IBM i
(i5/OS)



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IBM i 7.1 Information Center
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v7r1m0/index.jsp

If coming from an earlier release than 6.1
you must review planning documents for
each skipped release

IBM Power Systems

IBM i for Power Systems…. Planning Web Site
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/



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IBM i Planning

http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/migrationupgrade.html

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IBM i Upgrade Planning

http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/index.html



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IBM i 7.1 Upgrade Planning

http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/v7r1/index.html


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Entitled software support

http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/index.wss



IBM Power Systems

Entitled software support

http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/index.wss


IBM Power Systems

Licensing IBM i
SWMA SWMA

Scenario – Hardware Upgrade or new
System with new serial number
Additional Software Additional Software
Performance Tools

Performance Tools
Debvelopment

Debvelopment
Websphere

Websphere
WebQuery

WebQuery
Switchable

Switchable
Resource
Resource

Studio

Studio
DB2

DB2
HA
HA

Operating System Operating System
Processor
Processor

License

License

License

License
License

License

Basis
Base

User

User

PowerVM PowerVM

before upgrade after upgrade



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Licensing IBM i
SWMA SWMA

System with new serial number Additional Software
Additional Software

Performance Tools

Performance Tools
Debvelopment

Debvelopment
Websphere

Websphere
WebQuery

WebQuery
Switchable

Switchable
PowerVM is tied to the hardware and

Resource
Resource

Studio

Studio
DB2

DB2
stays at the donor system.

HA
HA
Operating system licenses are tied to
the hardware and are staying with the via
donor system. eConfig

PowerVM and operating system Operating System Operating System
licenses must be ordered for the new
system.

Processor
Processor

License

License

License

License
License

License

Base
Base

User

User
With the new configuration there is an
initial order of the SWMA for the
operating system.
PowerVM PowerVM

before upgrade after upgrade

= new purchase

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Licensing IBM i
SWMA SWMA

System with new serial number
Additional Software Additional Software
Performance Tools

Performance Tools
Debvelopment

Debvelopment
Websphere

Websphere
WebQuery

WebQuery
Switchable

Switchable

Additional Software can be
Resource
Resource

Studio

Studio
DB2

DB2

transferred within an enterprise.
HA
HA

Transfer has to be done through the
ESS Webportal. via
ESS
Several additional Software products
are having an own SWMA (eg. DB2 Operating System Operating System
WebQuery, …).
Processor
Processor

License

License

License

License
License

License

For these products ensure that
Base
Base

User

User

SWMA is moved to the new system.

PowerVM PowerVM

Keep in mind that there is no automatic
synchronization between Entitlement before upgrade after upgrade
Database ESS and Inventory Database.

= new purchase


IBM Power Systems

What is the IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification Tool?

• ‘As-is’ tool developed by IBM to help ensure a successful
IBM i (i5/OS) upgrade
– Tool checks to see if key required pre-upgrade steps have
been successfully completed
• If not, the steps that were missed or completed
incorrectly are flagged
• YOU then have the opportunity to successfully complete
the missing/incorrect steps
Important – the tool itself does not automatically
perform any corrective actions/missed steps
• Useful to ‘anyone preparing for an upgrade’
– Source: OS/400 V5R2M0 and above
– Target : up to IBM i 7.1

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas15a6b33f04dcc093a8625736a00590072


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Pre-Upgrade Verification Tool (PRUV) verifies:
Prepare for Install steps
– Prerequisite PTFs applied
– Acceptance of Software Agreements
– Allocation of additional LIC space
– System values
– ANZOBJCVN PTFs applied ( IBM i 6.1)
– etc.
Checks for other items that may prevent a successful upgrade
– Damaged system profiles
– Duplicate/extension files in system libraries
– etc.
Optionally performs other steps, including checking for the existence of useful items prior
to the upgrade including
– Performance data
– BRMS recovery report
– etc.



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“PRUV” Tool Requirements:
Client
– Windows PC
Server:
– OS/400 V5R2/V5R3, i5/OS V5R4, or IBM i 6.1
• and Host Servers (Option 12) installed
Download tool from IBM site:
– The URL/Web site is contained in the knowledgebase document KB465353483 (or search for
keyword “PRUV”)
http://www-912.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.nsf/1ac66549a21402188625680b0002037e/5a6b33f04dcc093a8625736a00590072?OpenDocument&Highlight=2,pruv


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Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for IBM i:



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IBM Power Systems

Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for IBM i :

Signon to desired system


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Select desired ‘Target Release’

V7R1M0



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Choose the kind of checks to run


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Useful Resources
IBM i home page: http://www.ibm.com/systems/i
IBM Announcement Letters: http://www-01.ibm.com/common/ssi/index.wss
IBM i 6.1 and 7.1 Information Centers: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/iseries/
– V6R1 Memo to users: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v6r1m0/topic/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf
– V7R1 Memo to users: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v7r1m0/topic/rzaq9/rzaq9.pdf
IBM i 7.1 Technical Overview Redbook: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg247858.pdf
IBM i 7.1 Technology Refresh: http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/techrefresh/index.html
IBM i Resaves: http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/resave/index.html
IBM i, i5/OS and OS/400 upgrade support: http://www-
947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/software/i5osschedule.html
IBM i and i5/OS release life cycle: http://www-
947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/suptschedule.html
Listing of Servers and the supported levels of i5/OS & IBM i:
http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/osmapping.html
i5/OS Program Conversion Redpaper (REDP-4293):
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redpieces/abstracts/redp4293.html
9/19/07 iSociety Fireside Chat on ‘i5/OS V6R1 Program Conversion’ - transcript online at
http://www.itjungle.com/tfh/tfh091707-story06.html
Info APAR II14306 (ANZOBJCVN PTFs): http://www-
912.ibm.com/n_dir/nas4apar.nsf/51d11a683a56a5cc862564c000763b23/3af47a966c4df94586257306003c6868?OpenDocument
IBM i Program Conversion FAQs: http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/v6r1/faqs.html
IBM Entitled Software Support: http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/index.wss
IBM Prerequisite tool (use to verify software requirements for hardware models/features)
http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf
IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification Tool: http://www-
912.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.nsf/1ac66549a21402188625680b0002037e/5a6b33f04dcc093a8625736a00590072?OpenDocument&Highlight=2,pruv


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Notes:
Performance is in Internal Throughput Rate (ITR) ratio based on measurements and projections using standard IBM benchmarks in a controlled environment. The actual throughput that any
user will experience will vary depending upon considerations such as the amount of multiprogramming in the user's job stream, the I/O configuration, the storage configuration, and the workload
processed. Therefore, no assurance can be given that an individual user will achieve throughput improvements equivalent to the performance ratios stated here.
IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts. Regardless, our warranty terms apply.
All customer examples cited or described in this presentation are presented as illustrations of the manner in which some customers have used IBM products and the results they may have
achieved. Actual environmental costs and performance characteristics will vary depending on individual customer configurations and conditions.
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Prices subject to change without notice. Contact your IBM representative or Business Partner for the most current pricing in your geography.

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