Use this information to understand who places your order and how your order will be placed.
Place your order with your reseller or IBM® after you have configured and validated it. Your reseller or IBM ensures that your order has been properly placed and that everything is correct. They also ensure that you sign your contract. Your reseller or IBM confirms with you what parts or features will be returned to IBM at the conclusion of the upgrade.
A common way your reseller or IBM assists you in placing your order is through the Advanced Administration System (AAS) or Passport Advantage®. Your reseller or IBM confirms with you what parts are returned to IBM.