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Last Updated: Jan 05, 2005 
So, you want to upgrade your operating system. Whether you're moving to V5R1 or the latest V5R3, we have tips and suggestions for making the transition smoother.
>> Planning crucial for OS upgrade
>> Have an OS upgrade question? Site expert Ken Graap can help
IBM forges new ground with next gen iSeries, V5R3

(13 May 2004)

The wait is over. The first Power5 iSeries servers make their debut along with a new version of OS/400 – and they both get new names.

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>> Preparing for an upgrade
ASK THE EXPERTS :Upgrading from V5R1 TO V5R2. What do I need to do before I begin.
>> Conflicting upgrade information
ASK THE EXPERTS :I am planning an upgrade from V4R4 to V5R1 very soon. I'm receiving conflicting information about a direct upgrade. I read ...
>> What are some good reasons to upgrade the OS?
ASK THE EXPERTS :My company is on an iSeries 620 2179 9406 machine. We are on release 4.2 OS/400. They have dropped the software ...
>> Possible upgrade problems
ASK THE EXPERTS :Our OS/400 is V4R5 with the latest PTFs (CPU = 620 FC 2181). We may purchase an I810-2465 in the very near future. What ...
>> How can I make my install of V5R1 successful?
ASK THE EXPERTS :We are preparing to install V5R1 on our Model 6XX. What housekeeping procedures (reclaim STG, reorganize, manual backups, ...
>> Migrate to V5R1 release English version
ASK THE EXPERTS :I have an iSeries 400 with a V4R5 OS Italian version installed. The customer is asking to migrate to V5R1 release English ...
>> What will we be up against when we upgrade to V5R1?
ASK THE EXPERTS :We will be upgrading to V5R1 but we want to upgrade only Client Access first, then the operating system. Can this be done? ...
>> Upgrade from V4R5 to V5R2?
ASK THE EXPERTS :We are presently on V4R5 on a 720 box. Is it possible/recommended to upgrade directly to V5R2 or should we go to V5R1 then ...
>> Sounds lost in upgrade
ASK THE EXPERTS :Since we upgraded to a new iSeries with V5R2, our applications don't make any sounds anymore. For example, when entering an ...
>> Have the IBM commands changed?
ASK THE EXPERTS : How do I determine if any IBM commands have been changed, or other objects modified (e.g. authority), when preparing to ...
>> Recent upgrade causes printer problems
ASK THE EXPERTS : Our iSeries is located in the UK. I have a HP8000 with IPDS option in the US. The printer is configured using IP and has ...
>> Error message after OS/400 upgrade
ASK THE EXPERTS :After installing the OS/400 upgrade from V4R5 to V5R1 I'm getting the message: User quser not authorized to object ...
>> Driver updates and problem determination
ASK THE EXPERTS : We recently upgraded to iSeries V5R1. We have a number of Infomaker exes, which the business uses to query the database. ...
>> Is this a V5R2 printing bug?
ASK THE EXPERTS :We recently converted to an iSeries 800, running V5R2. We have two HP 8150DN that print through Client Access and are ...
>> Configure new console when upgrading to V5R1?
ASK THE EXPERTS :I plan to upgrade OS/400 to V5R1. I have an IBM 3476 monitor as a console. Do I have to use the CD named "ISERIES ...
>> Upgrading software? Gather all essential OS/400 information first
TIP :Find the OS/400 information you need to order, configure, or upgrade a piece of software.
>> Using partitions? Apply PTF before upgrading to certain 8xx boxes
TIP :You must apply PTF MF26176 permanently to V4R5 secondary partitions before upgrading to certain 8xx hardware.

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