Identifying and reviewing information resources

Become familiar with the important resources pertaining to the installation of your new IBM i software. Use these documents to plan your installation process.

Many of these resources are shipped with the distribution media in your software order. Read the material that applies to your system

IBM i Access Client Solutions: A CD containing IBM i Access Client Solutions is included with every IBM i 7.3 order.
PSP information: To keep informed of the latest information about conditions that could impede your software installation, you need the most recent edition of the preventive service planning information (PSP). For information about preventive service planning, see Preventive service planning information.
PTF shipping information letter: This letter contains the instructions for installing the cumulative program temporary fix (PTF) package. The letter comes with the package. IBM highly recommends that you order the cumulative PTF package a minimum of 2 weeks before your IBM i installation if you order by mail and then install the package as part of your completion tasks. For information about the most recent cumulative package, refer to the Ordering fixes topic.