Choosing a software installation method and device
If you are upgrading the IBM® i operating system and your licensed programs to the new release, you need to decide which installation method (manual or automatic) and which kind of device you will use to install the new release.
For a general view of the installation methods, see Software installation process.
To help you determine which device you will use, refer to Types of software installation devices. Installation devices and media contains more detailed information about the devices and media available.