Preventive Service Planning
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SF98180: Software Installation Information
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| Preventive Service Planning -PSP |
Software Installation Information
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SF98180
Software Installation Information
I B M i P R E V E N T I V E S E R V I C E P L A N N I N G
I N F O R M A T I O N :
V E R S I O N 7 R E L E A S E 2 . 0 I N S T A L L A T I O N
Copyright IBM Corporation 1993, 2021
- The information in this document was last updated:
17 May 2019
- The latest cumulative package for IBM i 7.2 is: C1084720
- Cumulative package C1084720 began shipping worldwide:
16 Apr 2021.
- Date cumulative PTF package instructions last updated:
16 Apr 2021.
- NO ADDITIONAL CUMULATIVE PACKAGES ARE PLANNED.
- Users should order Preventive Service Planning (PSP) information
and review the recommended HIPER PTFs on a weekly basis.
The PSPs can be viewed through the Internet at URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667567
- It is important that users review and understand all new software
release considerations. This is especially true of discontinued
support for selected software and hardware products and/or features.
To get the most current information on discontinued products and/or
features along with suggested replacements, go to the IBM i operating
system Planning Web site:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/668131
- To review the IBM i operating system Knowledge Center information on
installation, upgrades, and migration, follow the link:
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i
You may find this information useful to install hardware and software,
upgrade to a different IBM i release, upgrade your hardware, or migrate
your data from one server to another.
- Hardware Management Console (HMC)
The HMC is a dedicated workstation that runs integrated
system management software. As with other software,
your HMC should be kept current. For HMC Fixes and update
information, refer to the HMC Code Updates or the Server
Firmware and HMC Wizard documents at Recommended Fixes:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667303
For information regarding general HMC support information,
go to the following URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral
- Server Firmware
Server firmware is part of the Licensed Internal Code that
enables your hardware. As with other software, your server
firmware should be kept current.
For the IBM Server Firmware and HMC Code Wizard, see:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/master-document-server-firmware-and-hmc-code-wizard
- PTFs may be ordered through the Internet. For more information,
go to URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral
- Single PTFs, Group PTFs, and Cumulative PTF Packages ordered through
Fix Central or using the SNDPTFORD command are shipped priority 2.
The delivery criteria for Single PTFs, Group PTFs, and
Cumulative PTF Package orders can be found at the following URL:
https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/ssos/order_status
- The following is a summary of the IBM i 7.2 information that is
available through Electronic Customer Support (ECS):
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: INFORMATION : PTF # :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: Order the latest cumulative PTF package : SF99720 :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: Group HIPER PTF : SF99719 :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C1084720 : SF98183 :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C1084720 : SF96183 :
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: PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C0296720 : SF98182 :
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: PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C0296720 : SF96182 :
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: PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C0114720 : SF98181 :
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: PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C0114720 : SF96181 :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: PSP information for current cumulative package: C1084720 : SF98720 :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: PSP info for previously supported cume package: C0296720 : SF98185 :
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: PSP info for previously supported cume package: C0114720 : SF98184 :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: Install PSP, including PRPQ service recommendations: : SF98180 :
: excluding Upgrades & Migration Corrections : :
: (Software Installation Information) : :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: i 7.2 Upgrade & Migration Corrections (Info Center) : SF98172 :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: i 7.2 Installation - Memo to Users & Read This First : SF98116 :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: Summary of the i 7.2 High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) PTFs : SF98187 :
: and Defective PTFs (PTFs that are in Error (PE)) : :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: Complete detailed list of the i 7.2 Defective PTFs : SF98188 :
: (PTFs that are in Error (PE)) : :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: Complete detailed list of the i 7.2 : SF98189 :
: High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) problems : :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: PSP information for installing i 7.2 : MF98720 :
: Licensed Internal Code and hardware devices : :
: (Hardware LIC Information) : :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: PSP Update for Server Firmware: : MH98720 :
: Update Policy Set to HMC : :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: PSP Update for Server Firmware: : MH98721 :
: Update Policy Set to Operating System : :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary - i 6.1 / i 6.1.1 to i 7.2 : SF97047 :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary - i 7.1 to i 7.2 : SF97048 :
:----------------------------------------------------------------------:
: Summary of the generally available i 7.2 PTFs : SF97720 :
: (Fix Summary Listing) : :
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DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS:
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NOTE: Refer to the chart above for a list of the currently
available PSPs.
SF99720 - Order this PTF number when you would like to receive the
latest cumulative PTF package that is available in your
country.
SF99719 - Ordering this PTF number will result in the shipment of a
CD-ROM containing all known HIPERs. SF99719 will be refreshed
on Tuesday of every other week.
SF98182 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF
instructions and the detailed installation instructions for a
previous cumulative package.
SF96182 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF
package for a previous cumulative package.
SF98181 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF
instructions and the detailed installation instructions for a
previous cumulative package.
SF96181 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF
package for a previous cumulative package.
SF98183 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF
instructions and the detailed installation instructions for
the current cumulative package.
SF96183 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF
package for the current cumulative package.
SF98720 - This PSP contains information on all known High Impact and
Pervasive (HIPER) PTF problems that are NOT included in the
latest cumulative PTF package but may affect your operation.
This PSP also contains General Information items. If there are
any defective PTFs that were in the cumulative PTF package,
they would also be listed in the PTFs in Error Section of this
PSP.
SF98184 - This PSP provides information for a specific cumulative PTF
package level. The summary table (above) cross references the
PSP number to the cumulative package level. Order the PSP
number that corresponds to the cumulative package you are
installing or last installed. This PSP contains HIPERs and
General Information items. If there are any defective PTFs
that were in the cumulative PTF package, they would also be
listed in the PTFs in Error Section of this PSP. The PSP for
the cumulative package you have installed should be ordered
periodically and reviewed for the latest information on known
problems.
SF98185 - This PSP provides information for a specific cumulative PTF
package level. The summary table (above) cross references the
PSP number to the cumulative package level. Order the PSP
number that corresponds to the cumulative package you are
installing or last installed. This PSP contains HIPERs and
General Information items. If there are any defective PTFs
that were in the cumulative PTF package, they would also be
listed in the PTFs in Error Section of this PSP. The PSP for
the cumulative package you have installed should be ordered
periodically and reviewed for the latest information on known
problems.
SF98180 - This PSP provides software installation information that
should be reviewed before installing i 7.2 and before adding
new program products. Information in this PSP is grouped by
product areas that may affect you during installation.
SF98172 - This PSP file contains information about Upgrades &
Migrations, including PTFs that are critical to operations
that occur during the upgrade process and corrections to the
Upgrade and Migration topics in the Information Center (i 7.2).
SF98116 - A file containing the "Memo To Users" and the "Read This
First" documents is available by ordering this PTF number. A
printed copy of these documents is included with every i 7.2
shipment. This file is available as a convenience for those
users who misplace their original copy.
SF98187 - This PSP contains a summary of PTFs that have been identified
as High Impact or Pervasive problems and a summary of
Defective PTFs (PTFs that have been found to be in error).
SF98188 - This PSP provides a complete list of i 7.2 Defective PTFs
(PTFs in Error). Users who regularly order and apply
individual PTFs should periodically review this PSP.
SF98189 - This PSP provides a complete list of all the High Impact or
Pervasive (HIPER) problems that have been discovered for i
7.2. Those users who support several systems at different
cumulative package levels may find this PSP useful.
MF98720 - This PSP provides information that should be reviewed before
installing new systems or hardware devices. Problems that may
affect the installation or operation of hardware devices are
documented here.
MH98720 - HMC code must be current. Review HMC information at:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmc/home.html
or refer to the HMC Code Updates document in Recommended
Fixes:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1021480
MH98721 - This document applies to IBM i operating systems that have the
Firmware Update Policy set to Operating System or systems not
managed by an HMC. The server firmware information in this
document does not apply to Model 595 systems. Server firmware
fixes are ordered (using the SNDPTFORD command or Fix Central)
and installed as PTFs using the IBM i operating system PTF
installation functions. These PTFs have a prefix of MH. Refer
to the Server Firmware: Update policy set to Operating System
document in Recommended Fixes for more information:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1021480
SF97047 - This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from
i 6.1/i 6.1.1 to i 7.2. This listing allows you to analyze the
PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 6.1/i 6.1.1
system and determine which i 7.2 PTFs/Fixes you need to order
to maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to
i 7.2.
SF97048 - This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from
i 7.1 to i 7.2. This listing allows you to analyze the
PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 7.1 system
and determine which i 7.2 PTFs/Fixes you need to order to
maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to i
7.2.
SF97720 - The listing provides you with a convenient reference of the
license internal code fixes (fixes) and program temporary
fixes (PTFS) that are available by IBM licensed program
categories. This listing is updated regularly. You may choose
to order a PTF/FIX that would effect one of your IBM licensed
programs.
C H A N G E S U M M A R Y
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OPERATING SYSTEM
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Section Last Update
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General Information DD MMM 2014
Service Recommendations NO ENTRIES
O P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M
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GENERAL INFORMATION - OPERATING SYSTEM
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This section contains general information concerning the
installation and operation of i 7.2.
1. NO ENTRIES.
XX. DD MMM 2014 Information APAR IIxxxxx contains information
about
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS - OPERATING SYSTEM
--------------------------------------------
This section provides details on High Impact or Pervasive
(HIPER) problems. The PTFs that fix the problems
identified in this section are available as individual
PTFs.
- 'PROBLEM' - This field provides a reference to the APAR
that addresses the problem (ie SE01234),
the Licensed Program Number and a brief
description of the problem.
- 'USERS AFFECTED' - This field describes the users who are
exposed to this problem.
- 'RECOMMENDATION' - This field describes the action you should
take to avoid the problem.
NOTE: You should evaluate each entry to determine the impact of
the problem to your operations. Depending on your
environment and the requirements of your users, you may
need to follow the recommendation immediately or you may
be able to incorporate the recommendation into future
system maintenance.
1. NO ENTRIES
OMITTING A PTF
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Refer to Appendix A in the cumulative PTF package installation
instructions.
REMOVING A PTF
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Refer to the IBM i Information Center:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/eserver/ibmi.html
(OS/400 and related software->Maintain and manage->Use software
fixes->Remove fixes)
R E A D E R C O M M E N T S
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Questions concerning this file should be directed to
your provider of software service.
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