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Software charges that are based on the total capacity of the system on which the software is installed are adjusted to the new capacity after the permanent upgrade is installed. Software products that use WLC might not be affected by the system upgrade because their charges are based on an LPAR usage rather than system total capacity. For more information about WLC, see 7.8, “Software licensing” on page 277. 

The CIU facility process on IBM Resource Link is shown in Figure 8-5. 

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The following sample sequence shows how to start an order on the IBM Resource Link: 

1. Sign on to Resource Link. 

2. Select Customer Initiated Upgrade  from the main Resource Link page. Client and system information that is associated with the user ID are displayed. 

3. Select the system to receive the upgrade. The current configuration (PU allocation and memory) is shown for the selected system. 

4. Select Order Permanent Upgrade . The Resource Link limits the options to those options that are valid or possible for the selected configuration (system). 

5. After the target configuration is verified by the system, accept or cancel the order. An order is created and verified against the pre-established agreement. 

6. Accept or reject the price that is quoted. A secondary order approval is optional. Upon confirmation, the order is processed. The LICCC for the upgrade is available within hours. 

