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For detailed information about working with fixes and Licensed Internal Code fixes, see ″Working with
Program Temporary Fixes″ in the Basic System Operation, Administration, and Problem Handling,
SC41-5206. The page, Central site system distribution of fixes, pertains to central site system
management and the distribution of fixes. This information is intended to supplement the Basic System
Operation, Administration, and Problem Handling book.
Depending on the licensing option you are using, fixes are available to the central site system or to target
site systems in two ways:
v Corrective service
– On media accompanied by a cover letter that describes the contents of the media
– From the service support system by way of electronic customer support
v Preventive service
– Cumulative PTF media
It is the responsibility of the central site system to control the PTF level of the target site systems.
Fixes (PTFs) for Network Interoperability
To exchange objects in a network between systems running V3R2M0 or any Version 4 operating system,
and systems running earlier releases, apply fixes to the earlier systems. You cannot restore objects to
earlier systems until you apply fixes to the earlier systems. You can avoid a delay by ordering the needed
fixes and applying them now to the systems that will remain at earlier release levels.
For the systems that remain at the V3R2M0 release level, you will need to order and apply PTF SF33467.
This will enable exchanging data between V3R2M0 systems and current systems. You will receive several
corequisite fixes when you order any of the fixes shown. These are needed for the following:
v Restoration of save files
v Database objects
v Journal receivers
v Program objects
v Objects that are associated with byte stream files:
– Document objects (*DOC)
– Stream File objects (*STMF)
– Symbolic Link objects (*SYMLNK)
Central site system distribution of fixes
The central site system planner should coordinate the PTF levels of the central site system and the target
site system. This ensures that all systems are at the same level. See Managing fixes with Management
Central for information on obtaining and applying fixes. The central site system planner should also verify
correct system operation before the fixes are distributed to target site systems. To coordinate the PTF level
of the target site systems, one of the following methods can be used:
v Apply fixes at the central site system. Distribution media is created at the central site system using the
GO LICPGM menu option 40 (Create a distribution tape). This media is installed at the target site
system, replacing Licensed Internal Code Copy A and Copy B and installs licensed programs at the
central site system PTF level. This method can be used for first installation, upgrade installation, or
distribution of cumulative packages. The advantages of this approach are:
– No special PTF installation instructions are needed at the target site system.
– The target site system will be at the same PTF and release levels as the central site system.
v Distribute fixes to target site systems. If the central site system distributes individual or cumulative fixes
to target site systems, the central site system must provide instructions on installing the fixes. It must
also keep a record of the target site system PTF level.
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