Chapter 7. Related Information - IBM E Server i Series Manual

Chapter 7. Related information

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iSeries Access for Windows Setup
Use this manual to install and configure iSeries Access for Windows on both
the iSeries server and the PC. Installation and configuration is necessary on
both the server and the PC. This manual assumes that the system
administrator installs and configures the server and that the user installs
iSeries Access for Windows on the PC.
Twinaxial Console
The twinaxial console uses a command line interface to access and manage
your iSeries, and it does not require the use of a personal computer to act as
a console. You access the iSeries through a console screen, keyboard, and
twinaxial cables.
iSeries Access Web site
This web site includes online product information about iSeries Access and
Operations Console.
Control panel
Operate the system by directly manipulating the control panel or using APIs
in your programs. You can use the control panel to power on or off the
system, perform an initial program load (IPL), or determine processor activity.
Logical partitions
Logical partitions allow you to distribute resources within a single iSeries
server to make it operate as if it were two or more independent servers.
Upgrades
Use the information in this topic to upgrade hardware features, upgrade to a
different iSeries server model, or upgrade to a more current release of the
OS/400 operating system. During an upgrade, the source server and the
target server keep the same serial number.
Migration
Use the information in this topic to migrate data from one iSeries server or
partition to another iSeries server or partition. When performing a data
migration, the source server and the target server must have different serial
numbers.
Plan for hardware and software
Good planning is essential for the successful setup and use of your server. It
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