Determining your server-firmware installation method

From an HMC, you can install server firmware concurrently or nonconcurrently. Understand the two methods and the recommendation.

The two installation methods are as follows:
Concurrent installation
A concurrent installation is one in which you install firmware while the system and all partitions are running.
Nonconcurrent installation
A nonconcurrent installation is one in which you shut down the system and all partitions before you install the firmware. When you perform a nonconcurrent installation, you must perform another IPL for the system and all logical partitions.