Preparing systems for migration
Use the following prerequisites and recommendations to ensure a successful migration to IBM Power for Google Cloud (IP4G).
For IBM i systems, ensure that the operating systems are running the following minimum versions:
| IBM i version | Minimum PTF Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | TR8 | Only on Power 9 systems. 7.2 has been withdrawn from support. |
| 7.3 | TR12 | |
| 7.4 | TR6 | |
| 7.5 | Supported in base release. |
Additional software requirements:
- Ensure PASE and Open Source environment is installed and boostrapped.
- Ensure cloud-init is installed. It is required to support IBM i OS licensing functions. Be aware, there are several prerequisites to install for cloud-init.
Additional recommendations:
- If possible, ensure that source systems have the latest PTF kit for their OS level installed.
- If possible, ensure that all PTFs required for iSCSI VTL connectivity are installed. See the following site for a list of specific PTFs: (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-i-removable-media-support-iscsi-vtl)