Finding the latest PSP information

Keep informed on the most recent information about conditions that might impede your IBM® i software installation process.

To ensure that your system has the correct PTFs installed for upgrading to IBM i 7.3, review the Updates and PTFs section found in the IBM i and Related Software Link outside information center

If you are using image catalogs to upgrade, certain PTFs are required. If you are using an image catalog to install a more recent update of the same release of IBM i, for example, you might need to load and apply a certain PTF. These steps are found in Preparing to upgrade or replace software using an image catalog Do these steps before you install the software to ensure that the installation media are ready to use.

For information about how to use preventive service planning, see Preventive service planning information in the IBM i Information Center.