IBM i virtual optical storage

When you use IBM® i virtual optical storage, you create images that exist on your system disk units or in the network file system.

You can use virtual optical images to perform the following tasks:

• Install software such as Licensed Internal Code, program temporary fixes (PTFs), IBM i, and licensed programs
• Distribute software
• Perform backups
• Create distribution media for Central Site
• Create Save Licensed Programs media
• Copy critical data to archive media