Obtaining preventive service planning information

You can obtain IBM® i preventive service planning (PSP) information by using any of these methods.

  • Obtain PSP information on the Web

    PSP information is at the Support for IBM i Link outside information center Web site. The PSP information is under the Technical Databases category.

  • Order PSP information with scheduled cumulative PTF packages

    Cumulative PTF packages are released on a scheduled basis for those users who want to install fixes for preventive purposes, in other words, to minimize potential problems. If you choose to order and install the cumulative PTF package on a regular basis, the recommended time is twice a year. To order PSP information that is associated with the current cumulative PTF package, use the following commands:

    For licensed programs: Enter SNDPTFORD SF98vrm

    Start of changeThe letters vrm indicate the version, release, and modification level. For version 7 release 3 modification 0, use 730. You can also use the following: End of change

    PSP document Command to order PTF
    V7R1M0 software installation SNDPTFORD SF98710
    V7R2M0 software installation SNDPTFORD SF98720
    Start of changeV7R3M0 software installationEnd of change Start of changeSNDPTFORD SF98730End of change
    For Licensed Internal Code: SNDPTFORD MF98vrm

    Start of changeThe letters vrm indicate the version, release, and modification level. For version 7 release 3 modification 0, use 730.End of change

  • Obtain PSP information by using electronic customer support

    You can download PSP information to your system using electronic customer support.

  • Obtain PSP information from your software service provider

    If you do not have access to the Internet and do not have electronic customer support on your system, contact your software service provider for the latest PSP information.