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Find information on downloading and ordering Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs), IBM i Access, Group PTFs and a wealth of other PTF information to help you manage your system.
Fix Central
Fix Central allows you to search, select, order, and download fixes to your system with a choice of delivery options. Fixes provide changes to your software, Licensed Internal Code, or machine code that fix known problems, add new function, and keep your system or Hardware Management Console operating efficiently. With Fix Central, you can also use the customized ordering options to receive only those fixes that your system currently needs. For more information, go to Fix Central Help
Guide to fixes
Find fix terminology, FAQs, server maintenance recommendations, and instructions on ordering, downloading and installing fixes for your server.
Ordering PTFs
IBM offers multiple ways for you to download or order PTFs for your system.
Basic software support
Software support services available to you at no additional charge when you purchase your software from IBM.
Group PTFs
Locate the latest Group PTF information in the Preventive Service Planning (PSP) database.
IBM i Release support
Information on defined Program Services periods for IBM i releases. Release life cycle provides additional information regarding prior releases.
Fix information for specific products
Recommended fixes
Get the latest fix information directly from the IBM i Global Support Center without a telephone call. You can locate the fix for a specific problem or obtain the latest fixes for your system.
Hardware Management Console (HMC)
The HMC is a system that controls managed systems. Using service applications, the HMC communicates with managed systems to detect, consolidate, and send information to IBM for analysis.
IBM i Access
The IBM i Access site provides reference information on the latest Service packs and downloads, documentation, FAQs, resources, support and other IBM i Access information.
WebSphere Application Server for IBM i
Locate a wealth of information related to the WebSphere Application Server including WebSphere Flashes, Support downloads, FAQs, Forums, and Hints and Tips.
Recommended Fixes for WebSphere MQ
Browse the links to the latest available maintenance for the WebSphere MQ and MQSeries products.
IBM i integration with BladeCenter and System x
Find the latest service and support information related to the IBM i integration with BladeCenter and System x (integrated server) products.
PTF information databases
Preventive Service Planning - PSP database
Find a complete range of information on Preventive Service Planning, covering Cumulative PTF packages, HIPERs, Service Packs, and Group PTFs.
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Modified date:
01 February 2021
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nas8N1022060