Using the NIM fix_query operation
Use the fix_query operation to display whether specified fixes are installed on a client machine or a SPOT resource.
The command line syntax for the fix_query operation
is as follows:
nim -o fix_query -a Attribute=Value ... TargetName |TargetNamesThe target of a fix_query operation can be any standalone NIM client, group of standalone NIM clients, or SPOT resource.
The following are optional attributes that can be specified for the fix_query operation:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| -a fix_bundle=Value | Specifies a fix_bundle resource containing a list of fix keywords. This attribute is required unless the fixes attribute is specified for the operation. |
| -a fixes=Value | Specifies a list of keywords for the fix_query operation. Fix keywords are APAR numbers used to identify software updates that can span multiple filesets. This attribute is required unless a fix_bundle is used for the operation. |
| -a group=Value | Specifies the name of a resource group to use for the operation. A resource group can be specified as an alternative to specifying multiple resources as separate attributes. |
| -a fix_query_flags=Value | Tells the fix_query operation how to display information. Valid flags are those used by the instfix command. |
| -a show_progress=Value | Indicates whether status should be displayed as the operation is performed. The default value is show_progress=yes. |
Note: There are no required attributes for the fix_query operation.