Find guidance for tasks such as adding, replacing, or removing a hardware feature; activating inactive resources; and converting expansion units. You can also learn how to complete other preparation tasks such as cleaning the server, preparing the console, and developing a test plan.
During this stage, you prepare the server for an upgrade. The major tasks associated with this stage include adding, replacing, or removing a hardware feature; activating inactive resources; and converting expansion units. You must also clean up and back up the server, and ensure that your target console is prepared and running.