Keep your IBM i current with experts you can rely on.
An IBM i upgrade takes more than knowing the installation steps. It takes understanding your environment, knowing what to check before the work begins, and having the experience to respond when something doesn’t go as expected.
Relion’s experienced IBM i technicians bring that knowledge to your upgrades. We work with your team to plan the work, prepare your systems, and carry out the updates with care.
- Three IBM i PTF updates
- One IBM i OS upgrade
- Experienced IBM i technicians behind the work
The cost is spread over predictable monthly payments.
What's Included
$295 per month for a 24-month term. Each scheduled update includes preparation, coordination with your team, installation, and verification.
Example schedule. We’ll determine the timing and order based on your environment, upgrade requirements, and available maintenance timeframes.
UPDATE 1
IBM i PTF Update
UPDATE 2
IBM i PTF Update
UPGRADE
IBM i OS Upgrade
UPDATE 3
IBM i PTF Update
Every update includes
- Preparation
- Coordination with your team
- Installation
- Verification
Experience that makes a difference before the upgrade begins.
The installation is only part of the job. Much of the work happens beforehand, when there’s time to identify requirements, resolve questions, and prepare.
Our technicians know where to look for potential problems and which details need attention. We work through the findings with your team so everyone understands what needs to happen next.
That preparation helps uncover issues before they interrupt the maintenance window and gives your team a clear plan for the work ahead.
WHAT WE REVIEW
- Current OS and PTF levels
- Hardware compatibility
- Application compatibility
- Prerequisites for your planned upgrade
People who know how to respond
Even with careful preparation, an upgrade can require troubleshooting and decisions along the way. Having experienced technicians performing the work means you have people who can investigate an issue, explain what’s happening, and determine the next steps.
You don’t have to take on an unfamiliar upgrade alone or make time to relearn a process you may only perform every few years. We bring the technical knowledge and hands-on experience to get the work done.
Installation
Our technicians perform the work and handle issues as they come up.
Verification
We work with your team on the checks needed after the update.
Normal operations
We stay involved until your systems are ready to return to normal operations.
Why plan for both OS and PTF updates?
Planning for both helps you maintain the system you’re running today while preparing for your next OS release. With the work planned over 24 months, your team has time to prepare and a monthly cost it can budget for.
MAINTAIN TODAY
PTF Updates
PTFs address known problems, provide security fixes, and can add functionality to your current IBM i release.
PREPARE FOR NEXT
OS Upgrade
An OS upgrade moves your system to a newer release, with its own requirements and compatibility considerations.
Help with the rest of your infrastructure
Our expertise extends beyond the operating system. We’ll look at how these systems work together and help you plan updates in the right order.
HMC Update
Power Systems server firmware, including FSP
Storage switch firmware
IBM FlashSystem firmware
Let's talk about your next upgrade
Tell us what you’re running, what you’re planning, and where you need help. We’ll review your environment with you and explain what’s needed.
The IBM i OS & PTF Upgrade Subscription is $295 per month for a 24-month term and includes three PTF updates and one OS upgrade.