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Method 1 - Create the IBM licensed program distribution media at the central site
system
This method uses option 40 (Create a distribution media) on the GO LICPGM menu to create a distribution
media. You can then distribute and install the media on other systems. You can also distribute user
libraries that contain applications. However, the central site system must provide the target site systems
with instructions on how to install the user libraries or provide a user-defined installation program.
One advantage to this method is program temporary fix (PTF) management. You can apply fixes at the
central site system before distributing the licensed programs by using this method. The licensed programs
with applied fixes will be distributed when you create your distribution media.
Another advantage to this method is an installation profile. The target site system can use the automatic
installation method by using an installation profile. The automatic installation method reduces the number
of tasks the operator must perform during the installation at the target site system. Working with
installation profiles contains information about installation profiles.
The central site system should have adequate resources, such as auxiliary storage, to handle all licensed
programs needed at the target site systems. This is also true for applications that are developed at the
central site system for target site systems.
Target site system resources (for example, auxiliary storage) must be sufficient to receive distributions
(licensed programs and applications) from the central site system. For more information about resources
that are required for licensed program distributions, see Software Installation
.
Another resource consideration is a common tape exchange media such as a 1/2-inch tape cartridge, or
DVD.
For the current operating system, any combination of iSeries servers that use the same type of media, can
use method 1 to install IBM Licensed Internal Code at a target site system.
A hardware service representative installs the Licensed Internal Code during a CISC to RISC upgrade.
However, you may be able to reduce the software installation time for a target site by creating a tape that
has fixes applied to the Licensed Internal Code.
Method 2 - Create tapes for premastering CD-ROM
If you plan on distributing your software on CD-ROM, you can use these two application program
interfaces (APIs) to get the required information needed for the premastering process:
v The Handle CD-ROM Premastering State (qlpHandleCdState) API is used to place your job into a
premastering state.
v The Generate CD-ROM Premastering Information (qlpGenCdPremasteringInfo) API is then used to
return information about the size of the tape files saved. It also returns information that shows which
CD-ROM volume the files reside on. This API also creates the distribution set map.
For more information on APIs, see CL and APIs.
Premastering is the process of creating a tape that can be used as input to generate a CD-ROM. The tape
contains the data which is used to create a CD-ROM image that can be read on a CD-ROM drive.
The qlpHandleCdState API allows you to do the following:
6 iSeries: Using central site distribution to install multiple iSeries servers