After you have accepted your new server from the authorized service provider, use these tasks to configure the new server for production. Save and test the server in this stage to complete your server upgrade.
Configure the target server after you have accepted the new server from the authorized service provider. This includes configuring your Hardware Management Console, migrating existing configurations, rearranging hardware as needed for logical partitions, and setting up and modifying your logical partitions. You must also migrate any applications and data. After you have completed the preceding items, test the server as detailed in your test plan.
These steps will assist when you return your server back into production.