Before you start a hardware upgrade on either system, consider the following:
Contact your contact your Certified MIMIX Consultant prior to performing the upgrade for instructions that may be specific to your environment.
Ensure the new system is compatible with and meets the requirements for a MIMIX-supported environment. For more information, see the Supported Environments Matrix in the Technical Documents section of Support.
Apply the latest MIMIX fixes on both systems. The fixes are available by product in the Downloads section of Support.
Obtain new MIMIX product license keys. These codes are required for products when a model, feature, or serial number changes. For more information, see “Working with license keys” in the License Manager for IBM i Products book.
Determine whether a planned switch is required prior to the hardware upgrade. For example, a switch would be necessary if the source system is being upgraded and users need to continue working while the upgrade takes place. To perform a switch, follow the steps in your runbook. For more information, see Switching.
Determine if the transfer definitions need to be changed. For example, transfer definitions would need to be changed if the IP addresses or host names change. For more information, see “Configuring transfer definitions” in the Assure MIMIX Administrator Reference book.
Copy all automation for MIMIX to the new machine, including exit programs.
Transfer any modifications of programs such as QSTARTUP to the new system. Modifications may be needed to start the MIMIX subsystem after an IPL. Refer to your Runbook for an overview of the required automation changes that need to be performed on the system.