Performing initial installation tasks

Before you install new software on your system, complete these initial installation tasks.

Ensuring you have the latest information
Make sure that your system is ready by ensuring you have the latest information regarding the IBM i installation.
Determining disk storage space required for a new installation
Before you schedule a time to install the new IBM i release, you need to know the storage space that is required.
Estimating installation time
As part of the installation preparation steps, you might want to estimate the time that will be needed to install the IBM i release of software on your system.
Preparing your console for software installation
Before you install a new IBM i software release, consider this information about consoles.
Preparing the installation device and media
Prepare to install IBM i software from optical media, tape devices or tape libraries, or alternate installation devices.

Parent topic: Preparing to install the IBM i release