212 Logical Partitions on System i5
Figure 6-44 Licensed Internal Code Maintenance option
6.8.1 HMC Code Update
Clicking HMC Code Update presents four options:
Backup Critical Console Data.
Save Upgrade Data.
Install Corrective Service.
Format Removable Media.
Remote Restore of Critical Console Data.
The option to backup critical console data is important, as the name implies and backs up
data such as the following:
User preference files
User information
HMC platform-configuration files
HMC log files
The backup saves the HMC data stored on the HMC disk drive to the DVD-RAM and is critical
to support HMC operations. You should back up the HMC data after you have made any
changes to the HMC or to information associated with partitions.
The option to save upgrade data saves system information onto the HMC hard disk in
preparation for an upgrade of the HMC software. It should only be performed immediately
prior to upgrading the HMC software from one release to the next. Any configuration changes
made after performing this task will not be migrated to the new HMC software release.
The save upgrade data option saves configuration data, including the following items:
System preferences
Profile information
Service Agent files
Inventory Scout Service Files
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