burning cd's from multiple .bin files
iseriesflorida
procedure in buring these to cd so that I can load them via go ptf
option 8.
Admin Rookie
Hi,
I'm actually about to do the same.
This is from the IBM website (http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/
fixes/installfixftpsrv.html) [Scroll down]
Install the fixes from CD-ROM
1.Create the CD-ROM (or CD-ROMs) on your PC from the .bin file (or
files). You may use any CD-Writer software that supports writing CD-
ROMs in RAW mode, standard data format. Although IBM does not endorse
any third-party CD-Writer software, some popular software packages
include the following. 1
Note: Because each .bin file is a bit-for-bit copy of one CD-ROM, you
must create a separate CD-ROM for each .bin file in order for the
fixes to install properly.
Easy CD Creator®
Nero Burning ROM
◦Hints:
■You may need to rename the file from .bin to .iso depending on your
CD-Writer software.
■You should choose the following options when creating your CD. Some
of the options may be listed under the advanced settings.
■Create (or burn) a CD from a CD image
■Standard data format for single session CDs (for example, "Data CD"
or "Mode 1 CD-ROM")
■RAW data mode
■Disc-at-Once (not Track-at-Once)
2.Install the fixes from CD-ROM. Refer to the instructions on how to
install fixes from media or how to install a cumulative fix package in
the iSeries Information Center.
Note: You may choose to install from CD-ROM on any supported release
of OS/400 or i5/OS.
Kirk
I would say why burn then at all? If you are on 5.2 or above you can use
the files directly to create Image Catalogs. The 30K ft level is
The way I do it ( others may do it slightly different )
First Create a Virtual CDROM Drive ( this is a one time only step
CRTDEVOPT DEVD(OPTVRT01) RSRCNAME(*VRT) and then Vary it on
Now CRTIMGCLG IMGCLG(TEST) DIR('/cdimages/test') CRTDIR(*YES)
Now FTP those .bin files to /cdimages/test in the IFS using Binary Mode
Now use the CRTDEVOPT DEVD(OPTKIRK) RSRCNAME(*VRT)
Now add each image to the catalog with
QSYS/ADDIMGCLGE IMGCLG(TEST) FROMFILE('/cdimages/test/sfxxxxx_1.bin')
TOFILE(*fromfile)
Time for the WRKIMGCLG cmd and use the load option to load the image
catalog into OPTVRT01
GO PTF #8 and use OPTVRT01 as the source
Thad Rizzi
I'd agree with Kirk. Why bother creating CD's when you could use
those images as is? With image catalogs you don't have to be sitting
in front of your iSeries feeding it CD's. Much nicer.
Thad Rizzi
iseriesflorida
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I would love to do it that way, system does not have enough disk to
make it work.
Kirk
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> I would love to do it that way, system does not have enough disk to
> make it work.
Bummer... I think some one already gave you help on burning from the
.bins but in case not. Generally all I do is change the .bin to .iso and
use Nero.
BTW I work for an IBM BP and would glad to assist you in getting New or
Refurbished Disks for that system. Depending on the system and what is
needed it could be pretty simple.
iseriesflorida
Would be nice, but in cost cutting mode currently.
Kirk
I fully understand...