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PTFs: Maintenance Strategy

Troubleshooting


Problem

This document contains the recommendation for developing a PTF maintenance strategy.

Resolving The Problem

A program maintenance strategy is recommended for all IBM System i system users. Establishing a maintenance strategy may reduce the impact to System i system operations that result from unplanned outages or program failures. Due to the broad range of customer environments, a single recommendation may not apply to all situations. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate the operating system operations, identify an appropriate strategy, and apply scheduled maintenance to achieve optimal system performance and availability. Following are guidelines to develop an effective Operating System Program Maintenance Strategy:

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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/guide-fixes

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14854405

Document Information

Modified date:
27 January 2022

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nas8N1018157