Installing IBM i and related software on a new system or logical partition

Follow these procedures to plan and prepare to install the IBM® i release, install software on a new system or logical partition, install additional licensed programs, install a secondary language, and complete the final checklist.

This software installation process includes installing the Licensed Internal Code, the IBM i operating system, and other software for the first time.

If you are upgrading software that you currently have installed, go to Preparing to upgrade or replace IBM i software. If want to install a new primary language from either a secondary language media set or a primary language media set, go to Changing the primary language of your system or logical partition.

If you are installing an IBM i client partition on a system that is managed by the Integrated Virtualization Manager, go to IBM i client partition considerations for more details.

Important: You cannot use image catalogs to install IBM i on a new system, because image catalogs require a working system. However, you can use any other media (DVD or tape, for example) to install IBM i on a new system.