Step 4: Completing fix installation
To complete your IBM® i fix installation, follow these procedures.
An IPL of the system is required to complete the installation of PTFs.
If you are installing technology refresh PTFs at the same time that you are installing fixes with technology refresh requisite PTFs, you might be prompted to perform an additional normal IPL to permanently apply the technology refresh PTFs. The additional IPL might be required when installing a cumulative PTF package, a fix group (such as the HIPER group), or fixes that have been downloaded electronically. If an additional IPL is needed, and you are installing from a virtual optical device or save files (*SERVICE), the second IPL is then performed automatically.
If an additional IPL is needed, and you are installing from a physical optical device or tape device, you must perform an IPL before completing the PTF installation process.
If you entered a Y (Yes) for the Automatic IPL option, the system is IPLed automatically. After the IPL completes, the Sign On display is shown and the new PTFs are active. Otherwise, if you entered an N (No) for the Automatic IPL option, the display shows the licensed programs for which PTFs are being loaded and marked to be temporarily applied upon the next unattended IPL. When this procedure completes, the Program Temporary Fix display is shown.