Method 1: Apply service using the interactive interface

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To apply service to HLASM Toolkit Feature using the Interactive Interface, log on to the z/VSE® Interactive Interface as the system administrator. For more information about the functions of the Interactive Interface, refer to z/VSE: Administration.

Mount the service tape on an available tape drive.

In the following menus specify the highlighted items that appear after the ===> symbol.
  1. z/VSE FUNCTION SELECTION menu: ===> 1 (Installation)
  2. INSTALLATION menu: ===> 4 (IBM® Service)
  3. IBM SERVICE menu: ===> 2 (PTF Handling)
  4. PTF HANDLING menu:
    • If you want to print the documentation about the supplied PTFs before applying the service, select: ===> 1 (Print Service Document)

      PRINT SERVICE DOCUMENTS menu: ===> 1 (Service medium (tape)) ===> cuu (the address of the tape drive where you mounted the service tape.)

      Enter 1 or 2 to select the type of document you want to print.

    • If you want to apply the service directly, select: ===> 3 (Apply PTFs)

      APPLY PTF menu: ===> 1 (Service medium (tape)) ===> cuu (the address of the tape drive where you mounted the service tape). Press Enter. ===> SERVICE UNIT NAME (allocate a unique name for the service unit) Press Enter.

  5. JOB DISPOSITION menu:

    Make any changes required and press Enter to submit the job and apply the service.

  6. Respond to console messages:

    Confirm prompt when asking for service tape.