FLRT just got even better!!

With the Power 8 launch, we knew many customers would want to move their existing partitions over to their new Power 8 systems using Live Partition Mobility (LPM) and would want to know if they were at the recommended levels before making the attempt.

FLRT to the rescue! We've collaborated with the test, development and support teams and created a list of recommendations for each of the components involved in an LPM.

First, visit the FLRT site: http://www.ibm.com/support/customercare/flrt and select 'LPM report'.

Then select your source system Machine Type Model (MTM) and each of the components current levels.

 

Then select your Target system MTM (most of the values will be filled in for you for System firmware, HMC and VIOS).

 

Then, select 'Submit'

You will receive a report based on your input levels with recommendations for the most stable environment for LPM. There may be interim fix recommendations and links are provided to these images.

 

This report is intended as a guide to inform you of existing issues with LPM. If you are on an AIX supported level for Power 8, recommendations will be made that do not require a reboot. You can apply the interim fixes to your running system and then initiate the LPM.

 

We are anxious to hear your comments on this new function so please use the Feeback button in the left hand navigation and let us know!

Enjoy!!

Julie Craft

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Julie Craft is the Platform Computing Electronic Support brand representative and an Electronic Support Architect in Austin, TX.  
She has extensive experience with the AIX operating system from her 22+ years spent in support and development.

Follow her on Twitter @juliel_craft.  

 

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