Installing the IBM i release

Install the IBM® i release (the Licensed Internal Code, the operating system, or licensed programs) on a new system or logical partition or perform an IPL for the first time.

Installing Licensed Internal Code on a new logical partition
Perform these tasks to install Licensed Internal Code on a new IBM i logical partition with twinaxial console or Operations Console installed.
Installing software on a new system or logical partition (without IBM i installed)
Follow these instructions to install the IBM i operating system and licensed programs on your new system or logical partition or to change the primary language when you are installing the operating system.
Installing software on a new system (with IBM i installed)
Use these procedures if you already have the IBM i operating system on your new system and want to install other licensed programs.

Parent topic: Installing IBM i and related software on a new system or logical partition