The following topics describe how to protect the integrity of your MIMIX environment when you perform operations such as IPLs and IBM i operating system upgrades. Only basic procedures for a standard one-to-one MIMIX installation are covered. If you are operating in a complex environment—if you have cluster, SAP R/3, IBM MQ for IBM i, or other application considerations, for example—contact your Certified MIMIX Consultant. Ultimately, you must tailor these procedures to suit the needs of your particular environment.
These topics describe MIMIX-specific steps only. Refer to the user manuals that correspond to any additional applications installed in your environment. For instructions on performing IBM® Power™ Systems operations, consult your IBM manuals or the IBM Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/pubs/html/as400/infocenter.html.
The following topics are included:
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MIMIX procedures when performing an initial program load (IPL) includes the MIMIX-specific steps for performing an initial program load (IPL) to help ensure the integrity of your MIMIX environment is not compromised.
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MIMIX procedures when performing an operating system upgrade describes when and how to perform recommended MIMIX-specific steps while performing a standard upgrade of IBM i.
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MIMIX procedures when upgrading hardware without a disk image change describes MIMIX prerequisites and procedures for performing a hardware upgrade without a disk image change.
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MIMIX procedures when performing a hardware upgrade with a disk image change describes prerequisites for saving and restoring MIMIX software when upgrading from one system to another.
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Handling MIMIX during a system restore includes prerequisites for restoring MIMIX software within a MIMIX system pair, to one system from a save of the other system when an environment meets the conditions specified.