“no worries” r7 upgrade plan ruth a. pharr sr. technical consultant ruth.pharr@cistech.net
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“No Worries”R7 Upgrade Plan
Ruth A. PharrSr. Technical Consultant ruth.pharr@cistech.net
Ruth A. PharrProfessional Experience• 20 Years IT and Manufacturing
Experience• 11 Years XA Experience• 10 Years AS/400 Installation/Migration
Experience
MAPICS Experience• 11 Years Development• 9 Years Implementation
Recent Customer Success• Volunteer Blind– Successfully migrated
them to a new AS/400 and from DB to R7.
My background in manufacturing in conjunction with my IT and XA experience
allow me to provide my customers a wide range of
technical expertise.
Agenda
1.1. R7 RequirementsR7 Requirements
2.2. Technical PlanningTechnical Planning
3.3. Installation and MigrationInstallation and Migration
4.4. Integration and TestingIntegration and Testing
5.5. Go-Live and SupportGo-Live and Support
6.6. SummarySummary
iSeries Requirements iSeries Requirements •Minimum OS/400 release level V5R2Minimum OS/400 release level V5R2•5722JC1 Toolbox for Java5722JC1 Toolbox for Java•5722JV1 Java Developer Kit Options 5722JV1 Java Developer Kit Options
•*BASE Developer Kit for Java*BASE Developer Kit for Java•Java Developer Kit 1.3Java Developer Kit 1.3•Java Developer Kit 1.4 Java Developer Kit 1.4
•OS400 (5722SS1) Option 30 – OS400 (5722SS1) Option 30 – QSHELLQSHELL•5722TC1 TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities5722TC1 TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities
R7 Requirements
iSeries Requirements iSeries Requirements •Latest iSeries fixes (V5R4)Latest iSeries fixes (V5R4)
SF99540 Latest cumulative SF99540 Latest cumulative packagepackage
SF99504 Database PTFsSF99504 Database PTFs
Critical for performanceCritical for performance
SF99539 Group HipersSF99539 Group Hipers
SF99291 Java PTFsSF99291 Java PTFs
Critical for R7 clientsCritical for R7 clients
R7 Requirements
XA RequirementsXA Requirements•RPG Compiler (for migration tools)RPG Compiler (for migration tools)•XAR6 client must be at level 17 or XAR6 client must be at level 17 or higher or conversion will not workhigher or conversion will not work
User definitionsUser definitionsIntegrator customizationsIntegrator customizations
Technical Planning
R7 Online QuestionnaireR7 Online Questionnaire http://support.mapics.com/r7orderhm.htmhttp://support.mapics.com/r7orderhm.htm
–Required to order R7 Required to order R7 –Can your iSeries run R7 clientsCan your iSeries run R7 clients–Ensure successful implementationEnsure successful implementation
•Current system configurationCurrent system configuration•5250 users and Power users5250 users and Power users•Typical PC configurationTypical PC configuration•Will you need helpWill you need help
Technical Planning
Technical Planning
Infor and your affiliate will work with you Infor and your affiliate will work with you to verify that your machine will handle to verify that your machine will handle new requirements for Java applications new requirements for Java applications (Power Architecture)(Power Architecture)
•Collect performance dataCollect performance data•Use capacity planning tools to determine if hardware Use capacity planning tools to determine if hardware upgrades are recommendedupgrades are recommended•Perform upgrades in advancePerform upgrades in advance
Customers who approach R7 implementation this way Customers who approach R7 implementation this way achieve better results.achieve better results.
Technical Planning
Create custom R7 checklist based on Create custom R7 checklist based on your pathyour path– CISTECH’s CISTECH’s template Excel Worksheet *Excel Worksheet *– Update with latest information from Update with latest information from
Infor documentationInfor documentation– Assign responsibilities and target datesAssign responsibilities and target dates– Manage your implementation effortManage your implementation effort
*Not intended to be used as a complete step-by-step guide*Not intended to be used as a complete step-by-step guide
Questions Questions
on R7 Requirements on R7 Requirements
or Technical Planning?or Technical Planning?
Technical Planning
Five PhasesFive Phases
1.1. Planning and PreparationPlanning and Preparation
2.2. Initial Install and Test Initial Install and Test MigrationMigration
3.3. Integration, Tuning and User Integration, Tuning and User Training Training
4.4. Final Migration and Go-LiveFinal Migration and Go-Live
5.5. Post-Migration SupportPost-Migration Support
Technical Planning
1. Planning and Preparation1. Planning and Preparation– Review R7 application changes Review R7 application changes
• SH14411 Technical NewsletterSH14411 Technical Newsletter
– Review R7 Upgrade informationReview R7 Upgrade information• SH14412 Technical Planning GuideSH14412 Technical Planning Guide• SH14413 R7 Install/Upgrade GuideSH14413 R7 Install/Upgrade Guide• SH15308 R5/R5.5/R6 to R7 Migration SH15308 R5/R5.5/R6 to R7 Migration
StepsSteps
– Check Third-Party ApplicationsCheck Third-Party Applications– Analyze changes to custom codeAnalyze changes to custom code
Installation and Migration
2.2. Initial Install and Test Initial Install and Test MigrationMigration– Enter keysEnter keys– Perform initial installation (CAS)Perform initial installation (CAS)– Install applications that will be Install applications that will be
migrated to R7 and run tailoringmigrated to R7 and run tailoring– Apply latest PCMsApply latest PCMs– Download and apply migration Download and apply migration
fixesfixes– Run migration processRun migration process
Installation and Migration
• XAR6 to XAR7 Migration Example:– Same applications installed in the
from and to environments– Turn off install flags for any new
applications•See SH15308 cover letter
– Verify migration was successful•View migration report MIGXAR7P
Installation and Migration
Installation and Migration
•Date 2/02/06 Time 9:24:14 File Migration Report Listing MIGR6R7P• THE MIGRATIONS WERE SUCCESSFUL FOR ALL OTHER INSTALLED APPLICATIONS• ** END OF REPORT **
Installation and Migration
Integration and Testing
3. Integration, Tuning and 3. Integration, Tuning and User TrainingUser Training– Integrate R7 with custom codeIntegrate R7 with custom code
CISTECH’s Upgrade Assistant:CISTECH’s Upgrade Assistant:– Minimize effort and costMinimize effort and cost– Minimize riskMinimize risk
– Tune the environment (clients)Tune the environment (clients)– Conduct User TrainingConduct User Training
Questions Questions
on R7 Migration on R7 Migration
or Integration?or Integration?
Go Live and Support
4. Final Migration and Go-Live4. Final Migration and Go-Live– Download and apply latest Download and apply latest
migration tool fixesmigration tool fixes– Run migration process againRun migration process again
5. Post-Migration Support5. Post-Migration Support– User SupportUser Support– Download/apply PTFs as neededDownload/apply PTFs as needed– Client TuningClient Tuning
Summary
R7 requires extra planning, R7 requires extra planning, particularly with the client particularly with the client applicationsapplications
Minimum OS Release is V5R2Minimum OS Release is V5R2
R7 server installation has not R7 server installation has not changedchanged
R7 migration supported for R4, R5 & R7 migration supported for R4, R5 & R6 R6
You have resources and tools to help You have resources and tools to help you succeedyou succeed
•R7 Implementation R7 Implementation •Java Architecture ImplementationJava Architecture Implementation
1.1. R7 RequirementsR7 Requirements
2.2. Host and Network ConfigurationHost and Network Configuration
3.3. R7 Java ArchitectureR7 Java Architecture
4.4. Client InstallationClient Installation
5.5. Performance Considerations Performance Considerations
6.6. Helpful ResourcesHelpful Resources
7.7. SummarySummary
Agenda
R7 Requirements
IT Skills NeededIT Skills Needed•Familiar with iSeries Integrated File Familiar with iSeries Integrated File System (IFS)System (IFS)•Experience configuring TCP/IP on Experience configuring TCP/IP on the iSeriesthe iSeries•Basic networking skillsBasic networking skills•Understanding of iSeries Database Understanding of iSeries Database (for tuning clients by creating (for tuning clients by creating logical files)logical files)
Questions Questions
On On
R7 Requirements?R7 Requirements?
Host Configuration
iSeries Configuration iSeries Configuration RequirementsRequirements•Domain Entry for host to Domain Entry for host to
participate on the networkparticipate on the network•Host Table Entry for Host Table Entry for
identifying the hostidentifying the host•Configure Netserver to view Configure Netserver to view
IFS directoriesIFS directories
•CFGTCP Option 12CFGTCP Option 12
Host Configuration
•CFGTCP Option 10CFGTCP Option 10
Host Configuration
Network Configuration
Network Configuration RequirementsNetwork Configuration Requirements•Domain Name Services (DNS)Domain Name Services (DNS)
• Allows name resolutionAllows name resolution• No DNS?No DNS?
•Must be able to ping Must be able to ping using host using host namesnames::• From iSeries to the PCFrom iSeries to the PC• From PC to iSeriesFrom PC to iSeries
•Create a share to MAPICS Create a share to MAPICS directory in the IFSdirectory in the IFS
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Configuration?Configuration?
Client InstallationSH14777 (download from E:Info)SH14777 (download from E:Info)
• Installation Guide for R7 ClientsInstallation Guide for R7 Clients• LinkManager User GuideLinkManager User Guide• New Features at latest fix levelNew Features at latest fix level
Install IFS Client Objects from CD Install IFS Client Objects from CD (SH14608)(SH14608)
• Restore server objects to the AMXLIBx Restore server objects to the AMXLIBx librarylibrary
• Initialize IFS for the environmentInitialize IFS for the environment• Sign on to environment as QSECOFRSign on to environment as QSECOFR• Enter the XA environment to be installedEnter the XA environment to be installed• Key INZIFS on command lineKey INZIFS on command line• Enter to accept English as default help Enter to accept English as default help
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Client InstallationStart the Global Environment Start the Global Environment
1.1. Log on to iSeriesLog on to iSeries2.2. Start Global EnvironmentStart Global Environment
PSICTLJVS ENV(xy) UJOB(PSVJUP) OPTION(*GLOBAL)PSICTLJVS ENV(xy) UJOB(PSVJUP) OPTION(*GLOBAL)(xy) is the environment designator(xy) is the environment designator
3.3. WAIT for the two jobs in QUSRWRK to WAIT for the two jobs in QUSRWRK to reach JVAW statusreach JVAW status
• MPXREGSRVMPXREGSRV• MPXMGRSRVMPXMGRSRV
IMPORTANT: Do not start U-jobs for environment until IMPORTANT: Do not start U-jobs for environment until instructed to do so in the installation guideinstructed to do so in the installation guide
Client Installation
Client Installation
Install Java Web Start 1.4.2 (Install Java Web Start 1.4.2 (if not already if not already
installedinstalled))
Open your web browser and Navigate Open your web browser and Navigate to this addressto this addressHttp://<<host>>.<<domain>>:36001/LinkManager/ Http://<<host>>.<<domain>>:36001/LinkManager/
(host) is the name of your iSeries(host) is the name of your iSeries
(domain) is the name of your domain(domain) is the name of your domain
Click on Click on Java Runtime Environment Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2 1.4.2 in the body to begin installationin the body to begin installation
Follow prompts and select a typical Follow prompts and select a typical installationinstallation
Client Installation
Install LinkManager Install LinkManager
Only IT Personnel PCs or a server Only IT Personnel PCs or a server
Open your web browser and Navigate Open your web browser and Navigate to this addressto this addressHttp://<<host>>.<<domain>>:36001/LinkManager/ Http://<<host>>.<<domain>>:36001/LinkManager/
(host) is the name of your iSeries(host) is the name of your iSeries
(domain) is the name of your domain(domain) is the name of your domain
Click on Click on Infor XA Link ManagerInfor XA Link Manager in the title in the title to begin installationto begin installation
Follow prompts and accept certificatesFollow prompts and accept certificates
•Click
Client Installation
Client Installation
Client Installation
Client Installation
Install PowerLinkInstall PowerLink1.1. Apply client fix package before Apply client fix package before
initial installation of PowerLinkinitial installation of PowerLinkSH14855 (look for future session on PTFs)SH14855 (look for future session on PTFs)
2.2. Start U-Job for MAPICS Java Start U-Job for MAPICS Java Server in the desired Server in the desired environmentenvironment– PSICTLUJB ENV(xy) UJOB(PSVJUP) REQUEST(*START)– OR Start the PSVJUP U-Job in CAS
NOTE: Conversion of User Definitions and NOTE: Conversion of User Definitions and Integrator Business Objects will occur the first Integrator Business Objects will occur the first time you start the U-Job for the environment time you start the U-Job for the environment (after a data migration)(after a data migration)
3.3. Wait for U-Job to become activeWait for U-Job to become active
•PSVJUP is active
•Active Job is in DEQW status
Client Installation
Client Installation
Install PowerLinkInstall PowerLink
4.4. Navigate to this addressNavigate to this addressHttp://<<host>>.<<domain>>:36001/PowerLink/xyHttp://<<host>>.<<domain>>:36001/PowerLink/xy
(host) is the name of your iSeries(host) is the name of your iSeries
(domain) is the name of your domain(domain) is the name of your domain
(xy) is the designator for the R7 environment(xy) is the designator for the R7 environment
5.5. Install Java Runtime (Install Java Runtime (if not already if not already
installedinstalled))
6.6. Click on Click on Infor XA Power-Link R7Infor XA Power-Link R7 in the in the title to begin installationtitle to begin installation
7.7. Follow prompts and accept Follow prompts and accept certificatescertificates
•Click
Client Installation
Client Installation
Client Installation
Questions Questions
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Client Installation?Client Installation?
Client Installation
Install NetLinkInstall NetLink• NOTHING TO INSTALLNOTHING TO INSTALL• Web Browser Access over Web Browser Access over
InternetInternet• Navigate to this addressNavigate to this addressHttp://<<host>>.<<domain>>:36001/Http://<<host>>.<<domain>>:36001/
NetLink/NetLink/(host) is the name of your iSeries(host) is the name of your iSeries
(domain) is the name of your domain(domain) is the name of your domain
Client Installation
Client Installation
Client InstallationNetLink vs. PowerLinkNetLink vs. PowerLinkCreate, Change, Copy and Delete actions Create, Change, Copy and Delete actions
are supported in both are supported in both The following are available only in The following are available only in
PowerLink:PowerLink:– Mass actions (Mass change, mass delete…) Mass actions (Mass change, mass delete…) – Quick Change, Compare, Host Print and Host Quick Change, Compare, Host Print and Host
JobsJobs– Wizards (MO close, Create PO from Wizards (MO close, Create PO from
requisition, Check Component Availability…)requisition, Check Component Availability…)
Performance Performance Considerations Performance Considerations
– iSeries Performance Configuration (SH14413)iSeries Performance Configuration (SH14413)– Logicals for faster data access Logicals for faster data access – Apply latest Database PTF package from IBMApply latest Database PTF package from IBM– Switches vs. HubsSwitches vs. Hubs– Network traffic – Performance AssessmentNetwork traffic – Performance Assessment– iSeries Performance configurationiSeries Performance configuration– Meet recommended PC requirementsMeet recommended PC requirements– Auxiliary Servers for NetLink and SystemLinkAuxiliary Servers for NetLink and SystemLink
Response Time depends Response Time depends on your network and PC configuration on your network and PC configuration
more than ever beforemore than ever before
Helpful Resources
Contact CISTECH or your affiliate for Contact CISTECH or your affiliate for help with:help with:
• Planning for R7Planning for R7• iSeries UpgradesiSeries Upgrades• R7 Installation and migrationR7 Installation and migration• User Training for R7 applicationsUser Training for R7 applications• Integrate your custom code using Upgrade Integrate your custom code using Upgrade
AssistantAssistant• Performance analysis and tuningPerformance analysis and tuning• Training for IT PersonnelTraining for IT Personnel
Summary
R7 Power Architecture has more R7 Power Architecture has more hardware resource considerationshardware resource considerations
LinkManager provides maintenance LinkManager provides maintenance and administration to application and administration to application serversservers
PowerLink has replaced the BrowserPowerLink has replaced the Browser
NetLink should be installed on an NetLink should be installed on an auxiliary server for best performanceauxiliary server for best performance
Thank You!
Technical InformationTechnical InformationRuth PharrRuth Pharrruth.pharr@cistech.netruth.pharr@cistech.net704-814-0007704-814-0007
Sales InformationSales InformationBen McCormickBen McCormickben.mccormick@cistech.netben.mccormick@cistech.net704-814-0016704-814-0016
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