Managing Software Changes (G06.25+, H06.03+, J06.03+)

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4 Software Installation Planning
When you install a new system or software upgrade (an RVU), you receive a site
update tape (SUT) containing all the products for which you are licensed. In addition to
the SUT, you might want or need to apply additional software product revisions (SPRs)
to fix defects discovered since the RVU was first introduced or to obtain features that
provide significant benefit.
The software installation process requires detailed planning and preparation. This
section explains how to perform the tasks required to install a new system or perform a
system upgrade using the software evaluation procedures described in Section 3,
Evaluating Software Changes.
The two types of software installation planning are:
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Planning for the Installation of a New System
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Planning for an RVU Upgrade
Planning for the Installation of a New System
Planning for the installation of a new system involves:
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Task 1: Research and Select Additional SPRs
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Task 2: Research Selected SPRs
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Task 3: Create an Installation Plan
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Task 4: Obtain Needed SPRs
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Task 5: Install the SPRs
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Task 6: Create an SPR Log File