Methods for saving Licensed Internal Code
Use any of these methods to save Licensed Internal Code.
| Item description | When changes occur | Contains user data or changes? | IBM-supplied data? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Internal Code | Your Licensed Internal Code changes when you apply Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs) or when you install new releases of the operating system. |
No | Yes |
| Common save method for system information | Requires restricted state? |
|---|---|
| SAVSYS | Yes |
| GO SAVE command, menu option 21 | Yes |
| GO SAVE command, menu option 22 | Yes |
Note: DO NOT use a tape
that you created through DST with option 5=Save Licensed Internal
Code from the IPL or Install the System menu. Only do this if Software
Services instructs you to use this type of tape. This process creates
a tape that does not contain the Licensed Internal Code PTF Inventory
information, cryptographic services master keys, or the IBM® i operating system. If you recover your system
with this type of tape, you may not be able to IPL or use your system,
or you may not be able to load PTFs. You need to install the Licensed
Internal Code either from SAVSYS tapes or from your distribution media.