Maximo IT Patch Upgrade Process

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Maximo IT rolls out patch releases on a monthly basis for a particular version. Certain APARs, known issues, and minor bugs are fixed in every patch. The patch upgrade process is mentioned below.

Note: Feature channel is not supported currently. The same will be applicable after Maximo IT V9.2 when separate readme document will be published for the upgrades.

Procedure

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  1. Upgrade exisitng MAS operator to the latest version.

    Refer to Upgrading IBM Maximo Application Suite for more details.

  2. By default, Maximo® Manage is automatically upgraded from its previous version to the most current version in synchronisation with Maximo Application Suite upgrade.

    Verify if Maximo Manage operator is updated to most current version.

    Refer to Upgrading IBM Maximo Manage for more details.

    Note: Validate the version from the release notes.
  3. On refresh completion, log in to Maximo Application Suite as the superuser.
  4. Navigate to Update configurations (Catalog > Manage > Actions > Update configurations).
  5. Verify if the Manage version is updated in the Installed components dropdown.
  6. In the dropdown, the latest IT patch version will be available that is compatible with the latest version of Manage installed.
    Note: Make sure that the Manage operator compatibility run is done with the latest version of IT add-on. Only then the latest patch version will be suggested in the dropdown.
  7. Verify that the latest IT version is installed and confirm the changes. Go to Apply changes > Confirm.
  8. After completion, new admin and all corresponding builds will be created in the Openshift console along with maxinst and masdev-all pod.