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Preventive Service Planning -PSP
C2335730 Current Cumulative PTF Package Instructions
Release — R730
SF98193
C2335730 Current Cumulative PTF Package Instructions
This PSP consists of:
Short Version of Installation Instructions
and the Detailed Installation Instructions.
The listing of PTFs is in PSP SF96193.
IBM i PTF Shipping Information Letter
IBM i CUMULATIVE PTF PACKAGE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (SHORT VERSION)
SF99730 Level 22335
PACKAGE ID: C2335730
VERSION 7 RELEASE 3.0
Cumulative PTF Package Instructions Last Updated: 12/02/2022
Note: Online copy of this document is the latest version. Any
printed copy should be assumed to be obsolete and not used unless
the date of last update is verified to match that shown on the
online version.
The information contained in this document was current at the
time this cumulative PTF package was made available. We recommend
you get the most current information (including a more detailed
installation instructions version if desired) which can be found
via the following URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667567
PSP SF98730 lists HIPER PTFs not included in this cumulative PTF
package and any defective PTFs identified since this package was
released.
You will receive the cumulative PTF package in one of three
different formats:
* Electronically downloaded as individual PTF save files
* Electronically downloaded as optical image files
* Physical optical media (when it cannot be downloaded
electronically)
The installation instructions contained in this document will
guide you through the install steps needed for each format.
REVIEW PTF COVER LETTERS
As with any PTF order, before you install the PTFs you should
review the cover letter of each delivered PTF for any special
instructions that may need to be followed. When you ordered your
cumulative PTF package, you were automatically sent the latest
HIPER and Database PTF groups along with the cumulative PTF
package. You should review the cover letters for the PTFs in
these groups that are applicable to your system. The commands
needed for copying and printing (or displaying) the PTF cover
letter(s) are included below.
1. COPYING PTF COVER LETTERS:
* Mount the PTF media and sign on using a security officer
user profile such as QSECOFR.
* To copy all cover letters from media onto the system for
PTFs that are not already applied to your system, enter the
following command:
CPYPTFCVR DEV(device_name) LICPGM(*ALL) SELECT(*NOTAPY)
* To copy a specific cover letter from media onto the system,
enter the following command:
CPYPTFCVR DEV(device_name) LICPGM(product_id) SELECT(ptf_id)
2. DISPLAYING OR PRINTING PTF COVER LETTERS:
* The PTF cover letters must be copied from the media first
before they can be displayed or printed.
* To display or print cover letters for all PTFs that are
currently not applied on your system, enter one of the
following commands:
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(*ALL) SELECT(*NOTAPY)
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(*ALL) SELECT(*NOTAPY) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
Note: You can also specify CVRATR(*SPCINST) on the
DSPPTFCVR command to view all cover letters that have
special instructions.
* To display or print a specific cover letter, enter one of
the following commands:
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(product_id) SELECT(ptf_id)
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(product_id) SELECT(ptf_id) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
* PTF TC22335 is the Cumulative PTF package cover letter and
contains a list of all PTFs contained in this cumulative
PTF package. To display the Cumulative PTF package cover
letter, enter one of the following commands:
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(5770SS1) SELECT(TC22335)
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(5770SS1) SELECT(TC22335) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
3. NEW – You can also review the special instructions for PTFs in
the cumulative package or groups in a convenient format
online:
* Cumulative package:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/uid/nas4C2335730
* HIPER PTF group:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/uid/nas4SF99729_SI
* Database PTF group:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/uid/nas4SF99703_SI
READ THIS FIRST
1. Failure to follow these instructions may result in failure of
your system to operate. Follow the directions carefully every
time you install a cumulative PTF package.
2. Cumulative PTF packages must be installed delayed for proper
PTF installation. Do NOT use any immediate apply install
options to install this package; otherwise, unpredictable
results may occur.
3. Vital PTF information: Application of PTFs within this
cumulative PTF package may disable or render ineffective
programs that use system memory addresses not generated by the
IBM® translator, including programs that circumvent control
technology designed to limit interactive capacity to purchased
levels. These PTFs may be prerequisites for future PTFs. By
applying these PTFs you authorize and agree to the foregoing.
4. Each of these PTFs is subject to the terms of the license
agreement which accompanied, or was contained in, the Program
for which you are obtaining such PTF. You are not authorized
to install or use any such PTF except as part of the Program
for which you have a valid Proof of Entitlement.
SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTIES WHICH CAN NOT BE EXCLUDED OR EXCEPT
AS EXPLICITLY AGREED TO IN THE APPLICABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT OR
AN APPLICABLE SUPPORT AGREEMENT, IBM MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON
INFRINGEMENT, REGARDING EACH PTF.
The applicable license agreement may have been provided to you
in printed form and/or may be viewed using the Work with
Software Agreements (WRKSFWAGR) CL command.
5. Please review the special instructions for the following PTFs
which are included in this package if you have the product
installed and the PTF (or its Superseded-by PTF) is not
already applied. NOTE: PTF cover letters are available at
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ptf/PPPPPPP where PPPPPPP is
the PTF number.
5770HAS-SI57302
6. Attention Content Manager OnDemand – 5770RD1 – Users. If you
have Content Manager OnDemand – 5770RD1 – installed, please
see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/404923 for any
important special instructions.
7. If you received this cumulative PTF package as physical
optical media, it is strongly recommended that you create an
image catalog from the media and perform the PTF install from
a virtual optical device. This may avoid multiple IPLs during
the PTF installation.
8. The approximate install time for this cumulative PTF package
is one hour.
9. You should have a current backup of your system before
applying this package. If you have backed up your system since
the last time you applied PTFs, that backup is acceptable.
10. If you are running on the A storage area, perform a normal
IPL from the B IPL source. To determine the storage area you
are running from, type DSPPTF 5770999 and press Enter. On the
Display PTF Status display, the storage area is identified in
the IPL source field. ##MACH#A is the A storage area and
##MACH#B is the B storage area.
11. IMPORTANT: Permanently apply any temporarily applied Licensed
Internal Code PTFs on your partition before installing this
cumulative PTF package:
APYPTF LICPGM(5770999) SELECT(*ALL) APY(*PERM)
12. Be sure the IPL mode is set at Normal on the control panel
and sign on using a security officer user profile such as
QSECOFR.
13. DO NOT cancel any of the steps once they are started. Allow
each step to complete normally.
14. Select the appropriate INSTALL steps below based on the
format in which you received the cumulative PTF package.
15. The PTF install processing will automatically pre-apply the
following PTFs when applicable: 5770999-MF64791,
5770999-MF64477, 5770999-MF64229, 5770999-MF63690,
5770999-MF67818, 5770999-MF66460, 5770SS1-SI67501,
5770SS1-SI73914, 5770SS1-SI65033 and 5770SS1-SI69063.
16. If you have changed defaults to any IBM commands using the
CHGCMDDFT command, application of this PTF package will
change the command defaults back to the shipped values for
any commands included in this PTF package. This can cause
commands to behave differently after applying PTFs. IBM
recommends that any time you change a command default for a
command in an IBM library, you keep the CHGCMDDFT commands in
a CL program, and run that program after you apply PTFs to
reapply your customized command defaults.
17. If you already have PTF 5770999-MF99207 installed, or if you
are running a stand-alone system or you run with multiple
partitions which are HMC managed, the following document can
be ignored. Otherwise, to prevent a potential C6003962 IPL
hang while applying PTF MF99207, please review the following
document before installing this Cumulative package:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1137502
18. If your partition has IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i
(5770-JS1) installed, run the following command before
installing this package:
CHGDTAARA DTAARA(QUSRIJS/QIJSPM (246 1)) VALUE(‘1’)
This will prevent unnecessary inquiry messages in the SCPF
job log that could hang the install when certain System Reply
List entries have been customized with an ‘R’ reply.
INSTALL FROM *SERVICE
If you received the cumulative PTF package electronically as
individual PTF save files, refer to the INSTALL FROM *SERVICE
section in the detailed installation instructions.
INSTALL FROM OPTICAL IMAGE FILES
Use these steps when you ordered and received the cumulative PTF
package electronically as optical image files:
1. Create your image catalog and add the image files to the
catalog. For information on how to create an image catalog
refer to the IBM Knowledge Center:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i_73/rzam8/rzam8fixinstallimage.htm
(IBM i 7.3>IBM i and related software>Maintaining and managing
IBM i and related software>Using software fixes>Installing
fixes>Step 3: Choosing your fix installation
scenario>Installing IBM i fixes from an image catalog).
2. Load the image catalog into the virtual optical device using
the following command:
LODIMGCLG IMGCLG(ptfcatalog) DEV(OPTVRTxx) OPTION(*LOAD)
3. Type GO PTF and press the Enter key.
4. Take menu option 8 and press the Enter key.
5. If the Continue PTF Install display is shown, press the Enter
key.
6. Review the appropriate options and notes which follow, below,
then complete the Install Options for Program Temporary Fixes
screen and press the Enter key.
Device . . . . . . OPTVRTxx (for example, OPTVRT01)
Automatic IPL . . Y = Yes or N = No
Prompt for media . 1 or 3
Restart type . . . *SYS
Other options . . Y = Yes
Note: If you have received individual and/or PTF groups as
save files that you want to install at the same time as the
cumulative PTF package, type 3 in the Prompt for media field.
7. Review the appropriate options and notes which follow, below,
then complete the Other Install Options screen and press the
Enter key.
Omit PTFs . . N = No or Y = Yes
Apply type . . 1 = Set all PTFs delayed
PTF type . . . 1 = All PTFs
Copy PTFs . . N = No or Y = Yes
Note: Depending on the previous options specified, some fields
above may not be shown.
Note: If you have PTFs to omit, type Y in the Other Options
field and follow the directions on the displays which follow.
Refer to Appendix A in the detailed installation instructions
section on omitting PTFs.
8. The display shows the licensed programs for which PTFs are
being loaded. All volumes that are loaded in the image catalog
are automatically processed.
9. Continue with the COMPLETE THE INSTALL PROCESS section.
INSTALL FROM OPTICAL MEDIA
Use these steps when you ordered and received the cumulative PTF
package as physical optical media:
1. Enter the following command and press the Enter key.
CHGMSGQ QSYSOPR *BREAK SEV(70)
This step ensures a break message will appear if the system
determines you should mount the next volume. IMPORTANT—If
there are no PTFs on the other volumes that are applicable to
your system, the system will not prompt you for the other
volumes.
2. Ensure volume one of the cumulative PTF package media, labeled
C2335730_01, is loaded in the appropriate drive for the media
you are using.
3. Type GO PTF and press the Enter key.
4. Take menu option 8 and press the Enter key.
5. If the Continue PTF Install display is shown, press the Enter
key.
6. Review the appropriate options and notes which follow, below,
then complete the Install Options for Program Temporary Fixes
screen and press the Enter key.
Device . . . . . . OPTxx (for example, OPT01)
Automatic IPL . . Y = Yes or N = No
Prompt for media . 2 or 3
Restart type . . . *SYS
Other options . . Y = Yes
Note: Enter a 2 in the Prompt for media field in order to
install the HIPER and Database PTF groups along with your
cumulative PTF package.
If you have received individual and/or PTF groups as save
files that you want to install at the same time as the
cumulative PTF package, type 3 in the Prompt for media field.
7. Review the appropriate options and notes which follow, below,
then complete the Other Install Options screen and press the
Enter key.
Omit PTFs . . N = No or Y = Yes
Apply type . . 1 = Set all PTFs delayed
PTF type . . . 1 = All PTFs
Copy PTFs . . N = No or Y = Yes
Note: Depending on the previous options specified, some fields
above may not be shown.
Note: If you have PTFs to omit, type Y in the Other Options
field and follow the directions on the displays which follow.
Refer to Appendix A in the detailed installation instructions
section on omitting PTFs.
8. The display shows the licensed programs for which PTFs are
being loaded.
8.a. After each volume is processed, you will receive a
message to mount the next volume. Load the volume
indicated and use the G option to continue.
8.b. After all the applicable volumes for the cumulative PTF
package have been processed, you will automatically be
prompted to mount the first volume of the next media set
in order to install the HIPER and Database PTF groups.
Mount the first volume in the set and use the G option to
continue.
8.c. Continue mounting any additional volumes. When all your
volume sets have been processed, use the X option to
complete the PTF installation.
Note: If there are volumes that contain PTFs that are not
applicable to your system, the system will not prompt you to
mount those volumes.
9. Continue with the COMPLETE THE INSTALL PROCESS section.
COMPLETE THE INSTALL PROCESS
Use these steps to complete the install process.
1. If the Confirm IPL to Complete PTF Install display is shown:
1.a. End all jobs on the system and perform a normal mode IPL
to the B IPL source. If you are installing from optical
image files, do not delete the image catalog until after
the next normal IPL completes.
1.b. When the Sign On display is shown, continue with step 4.
2. If the Confirm IPL for Technology Refresh PTFs display is
shown:
2.a. Press F10 to end all jobs on the system and IPL the
system. Note: If an IPL cannot be performed right away,
press F12 to Cancel the process. Schedule to IPL the
system at the earliest convenience.
2.b. When the Sign On display is shown, if you are installing
from optical media, go back and start the installation of
this cumulative PTF package again. (The next time through
these instructions, you will not get this display.) Start
again with STEP 1 of INSTALL FROM OPTICAL MEDIA section.
If you installed from *SERVICE or optical image files,
continue with step 4.
3. If you entered a Y (Yes) for the Automatic IPL option, the
system will be IPLed automatically. If you entered N (No) for
the Automatic IPL field, you must use the following command
when you are ready to activate the fixes:
PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(B)
4. After the IPL completes, use the following procedure to verify
the cumulative PTF package was properly installed:
4.a. Sign on using a security officer user profile such as
QSECOFR.
4.b. Type WRKPTFGRP SF99730 on any command line.
4.c. If the Status field is “Installed” and the Level field is
“22335”, continue with step 5, otherwise, continue with
step 4.d.
4.d. Type GO LICPGM on any command line.
4.e. Press the Enter key. The Work with Licensed Programs
display is shown.
4.f. Select option 50.
4.g. Press the Enter key. The Install History display is
shown.
4.h. Press the Enter key. The Display History Log Contents
display appears.
* If the cumulative PTF package was installed
successfully, you will see messages indicating the
applying of PTFs completed. Continue with step 5.
* If the cumulative PTF package was not installed
successfully, you will see messages indicating the
applying of PTFs failed. Contact your provider of
software service for assistance.
* If the previous IPL was abnormal, only PTFs for the
Licensed Internal Code will be applied (5770999). You
can check if the previous IPL was abnormal by typing
the following command:
DSPSYSVAL SYSVAL(QABNORMSW)
If the IPL was abnormal and you are installing this
package immediately after a system install, perform
the IPL again to apply the remaining PTFs.
5. You can resume normal system operation at this time. You
should back up your system again at your earliest convenience.
If you have comments or concerns with cumulative PTF packages,
contact your provider of software service.
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IBM i PTF Shipping Information Letter
IBM i CUMULATIVE PTF PACKAGE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (DETAILED VERSION)
SF99730 Level 22335
PACKAGE ID: C2335730
VERSION 7 RELEASE 3.0
Cumulative PTF Package Instructions Last Updated: 12/02/2022.
Note: Online copy of this document is the latest version. Any
printed copy should be assumed to be obsolete and not used unless
the date of last update is verified to match that shown on the
online version.
This PTF package replaces the following PTF packages for Version
7 Release 3.0. If you have any of the packages listed below, do
not spend time installing them. All PTFs from the earlier
packages are contained in this package.
C6085730 C6299730 C7061730 C7283730 C8025730 C8242730 C9116730 C9311730 C0128730 C0310730 C1098730 C1245730 C2132730
You will receive the cumulative PTF package in one of three
different formats:
* Electronically downloaded as individual PTF save files
* Electronically downloaded as optical image files
* Physical optical media (when it cannot be downloaded
electronically)
The installation instructions contained in this document will
guide you through the install steps needed for each format.
REVIEW PTF COVER LETTERS
As with any PTF order, before you install the PTFs you should
review the cover letter of each delivered PTF for any special
instructions that may need to be followed. When you ordered your
cumulative PTF package, you were automatically sent the latest
HIPER and Database PTF groups along with the cumulative PTF
package. You should review the cover letters for the PTFs in
these groups that are applicable to your system. The commands
needed for copying and printing (or displaying) the PTF cover
letter(s) are included below.
1. COPYING PTF COVER LETTERS:
* Mount the PTF media and sign on using a security officer
user profile such as QSECOFR.
* To copy all cover letters from media onto the system for
PTFs that are not already applied to your system, enter the
following command:
CPYPTFCVR DEV(device_name) LICPGM(*ALL) SELECT(*NOTAPY)
* To copy a specific cover letter from media onto the system,
enter the following command:
CPYPTFCVR DEV(device_name) LICPGM(product_id) SELECT(ptf_id)
2. DISPLAYING OR PRINTING PTF COVER LETTERS:
* The PTF cover letters must be copied from the media first
before they can be displayed or printed.
* To display or print cover letters for all PTFs that are
currently not applied on your system, enter one of the
following commands:
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(*ALL) SELECT(*NOTAPY)
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(*ALL) SELECT(*NOTAPY) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
Note: You can also specify CVRATR(*SPCINST) on the
DSPPTFCVR command to view all cover letters that have
special instructions.
* To display or print a specific cover letter, enter one of
the following commands:
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(product_id) SELECT(ptf_id)
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(product_id) SELECT(ptf_id) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
* PTF TC22335 is the Cumulative PTF package cover letter and
contains a list of all PTFs contained in this cumulative
PTF package. To display the Cumulative PTF package cover
letter, enter one of the following commands:
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(5770SS1) SELECT(TC22335)
DSPPTFCVR LICPGM(5770SS1) SELECT(TC22335) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
3. NEW – You can also review the special instructions for PTFs in
the cumulative package or groups in a convenient format
online:
* Cumulative package:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/uid/nas4C2335730
* HIPER PTF group:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/uid/nas4SF99729_SI
* Database PTF group:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/uid/nas4SF99703_SI
READ THIS FIRST
1. Failure to follow these instructions may result in failure of
your system to operate. Follow the directions carefully every
time you install a cumulative PTF package.
2. Cumulative PTF packages must be installed delayed for proper
PTF installation. Do NOT use any immediate apply install
options to install this package; otherwise, unpredictable
results may occur.
3. Vital PTF information: Application of PTFs within this
cumulative PTF package may disable or render ineffective
programs that use system memory addresses not generated by the
IBM® translator, including programs that circumvent control
technology designed to limit interactive capacity to purchased
levels. These PTFs may be prerequisites for future PTFs. By
applying these PTFs you authorize and agree to the foregoing.
4. Each of these PTFs is subject to the terms of the license
agreement which accompanied, or was contained in, the Program
for which you are obtaining such PTF. You are not authorized
to install or use any such PTF except as part of the Program
for which you have a valid Proof of Entitlement.
SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTIES WHICH CAN NOT BE EXCLUDED OR EXCEPT
AS EXPLICITLY AGREED TO IN THE APPLICABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT OR
AN APPLICABLE SUPPORT AGREEMENT, IBM MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON
INFRINGEMENT, REGARDING EACH PTF.
The applicable license agreement may have been provided to you
in printed form and/or may be viewed using the Work with
Software Agreements (WRKSFWAGR) CL command.
5. Please review the special instructions for the following PTFs
which are included in this package if you have the product
installed and the PTF (or its Superseded-by PTF) is not
already applied. NOTE: PTF cover letters are available at
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ptf/PPPPPPP where PPPPPPP is
the PTF number.
5770HAS-SI57302
6. Attention Content Manager OnDemand – 5770RD1 – Users. If you
have Content Manager OnDemand – 5770RD1 – installed, please
see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/404923 for any
important special instructions.
7. If you received this cumulative PTF package as physical
optical media, it is strongly recommended that you create an
image catalog from the media and perform the PTF install from
a virtual optical device. This may avoid multiple IPLs during
the PTF installation.
8. The PTF install processing will automatically pre-apply the
following PTFs when applicable: 5770999-MF64791,
5770999-MF64477, 5770999-MF64229, 5770999-MF63690,
5770999-MF67818, 5770999-MF66460, 5770SS1-SI67501,
5770SS1-SI73914, 5770SS1-SI65033 and 5770SS1-SI69063.
9. If you have changed defaults to any IBM commands using the
CHGCMDDFT command, application of this PTF package will change
the command defaults back to the shipped values for any
commands included in this PTF package. This can cause commands
to behave differently after applying PTFs. IBM recommends that
any time you change a command default for a command in an IBM
library, you keep the CHGCMDDFT commands in a CL program, and
run that program after you apply PTFs to reapply your
customized command defaults.
10. If you already have PTF 5770999-MF99207 installed, or if you
are running a stand-alone system or you run with multiple
partitions which are HMC managed, the following document can
be ignored. Otherwise, to prevent a potential C6003962 IPL
hang while applying PTF MF99207, please review the following
document before installing this Cumulative package:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1137502
11. If your partition has IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i
(5770-JS1) installed, run the following command before
installing this package:
CHGDTAARA DTAARA(QUSRIJS/QIJSPM (246 1)) VALUE(‘1’)
This will prevent unnecessary inquiry messages in the SCPF
job log that could hang the install when certain System Reply
List entries have been customized with an ‘R’ reply.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1. After reading this section, you should continue with the IBM i
PTF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS section.
2. If any problems have been discovered with the PTFs in this
package since it was released, they will be documented in the
Preventive Service Planning (PSP) information. The PSP
information can be viewed via the Internet at the following
URL:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667567
The PSP information can also be ordered from Electronic
Customer Support (ECS) using the following command:
SNDPTFORD SF98730
The PSP information can also be obtained by calling your
provider of software service and asking for the IBM i Version
7 Release 3.0 PSP information for installing this cumulative
PTF package (C2335730).
The PSP information contains information about any high impact
or pervasive problems that have been identified since this
package was released. It is recommended that you order and
install the PTFs for these problems if the USERS AFFECTED area
pertains to you.
If any PTFs in this package were found to be in error since
this package was released, this information is also included
in the PSP information. Users who will be affected by the
error in a PTF should follow the RECOMMENDATION provided in
the PSP.
3. You should have a current backup of your system before
applying this package. If you have backed up your system since
the last time you applied PTFs, that backup is acceptable.
Note: If you are installing this PTF package as a part of the
Version 7 Release 3.0 installation process, you do not need to
back up your system before you install this package.
4. If you specify automatic IPL option “N” to install this
package, you must use the following command when you are ready
to activate the fixes:
PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(B)
5. The approximate install time for this cumulative PTF package
is one hour.
The actual time required for your system may vary based on the
following:
* Length of time typically required to IPL your system
* Frequency of cumulative PTF package updates to your system
* Performance associated with your specific model
* Number of licensed programs installed on your system
6. If you have any problems applying these PTFs, contact your
provider of software service.
7. It is recommended that you permanently apply the PTFs in this
package after you are comfortable that your system has been
operating successfully with these PTFs.
This will free up disk space otherwise used by temporary
copies of modules in the PTF. The amount of disk space taken
up by a cumulative package installation depends on the number
of Licensed Programs installed and the frequency with which
you install and permanently apply the cumulative PTFs.
8. The QALWOBJRST system value determines whether
security-sensitive objects may be restored to your system. If
it is currently set to a value other than *ALL, this package
may fail to install with message identifiers CPD373F or
CPD3740. Use the command DSPSYSVAL QALWOBJRST to determine its
value. If the value is *ALL, you may proceed with the package
installation. If the value is not *ALL, write down the value
displayed, and issue the command CHGSYSVAL QALWOBJRST *ALL
prior to the package installation. This system value can be
changed without an IPL. After the package installation is
complete, similarly change the system value back to the
initial value you wrote down.
9. Appendix B contains some basic troubleshooting information
that may help if you experience a failure installing this
cumulative PTF package.
IBM i PTF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Notify all users to sign off the system prior to any system IPL
in these instructions. If you plan to select the option to
automatically IPL the system, you should notify all users to sign
off now.
DO NOT cancel any of the following steps once they are started.
Allow each step to complete normally.
If you are running on the A storage area, perform a normal IPL
from the B IPL source. To determine the storage area you are
running from, type DSPPTF 5770999 and press ENTER. On the Display
PTF Status display, the storage area is identified in the IPL
source field. ##MACH#A is the A storage area and ##MACH#B is the
B storage area.
IMPORTANT: Permanently apply any temporarily applied Licensed
Internal Code PTFs on your partition before installing this
cumulative PTF package:
APYPTF LICPGM(5770999) SELECT(*ALL) APY(*PERM)
Be sure the IPL mode is set at Normal on the control panel and
sign on using a security officer user profile such as QSECOFR.
Select the appropriate INSTALL steps below based on the format in
which you received the cumulative PTF package.
INSTALL FROM *SERVICE
Use these steps when you ordered and received the cumulative PTF
package electronically as PTF save files:
1. Type GO PTF and press the Enter key.
2. Take menu option 8 and press the Enter key.
3. If the Continue PTF Install display is shown, press the Enter
key.
4. Review the appropriate options and notes which follow, below,
then complete the Install Options for Program Temporary Fixes
screen and press the Enter key.
Device . . . . . . *SERVICE
Automatic IPL . . Y = Yes or N = No
Prompt for media . 1
Restart type . . . *SYS
Other options . . Y = Yes
5. Review the appropriate options and notes which follow, below,
then complete the Other Install Options screen and press the
Enter key.
Omit PTFs . . N = No or Y = Yes
Apply type . . 1 = Set all PTFs delayed
PTF type . . . 1 = All PTFs
Note: Depending on the previous options specified, some fields
above may not be shown.
Note: If you have PTFs to omit, type Y in the Other Options
field and follow the directions on the displays which follow.
Refer to Appendix A in the detailed installation instructions
section on omitting PTFs.
6. The display shows the licensed programs for which PTFs are
being loaded.
7. Continue with the COMPLETE THE INSTALL PROCESS section.
INSTALL FROM OPTICAL IMAGE FILES
Use these steps when you ordered and received the cumulative PTF
package as optical image files:
1. Create your image catalog and add the image files to the
catalog. For information on how to create an image catalog
refer to the IBM Knowledge Center:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i_73/rzam8/rzam8fixinstallimage.htm
(IBM i 7.3>IBM i and related software>Maintaining and managing
IBM i and related software>Using software fixes>Installing
fixes>Step 3: Choosing your fix installation
scenario>Installing IBM i fixes from an image catalog).
2. Load the image catalog into the virtual optical device using
the following command:
LODIMGCLG IMGCLG(ptfcatalog) DEV(OPTVRTxx) OPTION(*LOAD)
3. Read this entire step carefully, as you may be asked to select
an option to omit certain PTFs. To install the cumulative
package:
3.a. Type GO PTF on any command line and press the Enter key.
3.b. On the Program Temporary Fix (PTF) display, select option
8 (Install program temporary fix package) and press the
Enter key. Using this option allows you to install all of
the PTFs that are applicable to your system.
3.c. If the Continue PTF Install display is shown, press the
Enter key.
3.d. Type the name of the virtual optical device in the Device
field on the Install Options for Program Temporary Fixes
display.
3.e. If you do NOT want the system to automatically IPL:
* Enter an N (No) in the Automatic IPL field. The PTFs
will not be temporarily applied until after the next
unattended IPL.
3.f. If you DO want the system to automatically IPL:
* Enter a Y (Yes) in the Automatic IPL field.
3.g. Enter a 1 in the Prompt for media.
If you have received individual and/or PTF groups as save
files that you want to install at the same time as the
cumulative PTF package, type 3 in the Prompt for media
field.
3.h. Enter a Y (Yes) in the Other Options field and press the
Enter key.
3.i. Enter a 1 in the Apply type field. If you specified Y
(Yes) for the Automatic IPL field, the Apply type field
is not displayed.
3.j. Enter a 1 in the PTF type field.
3.k. If the PSP information lists any PTFs that need to be
manually omitted, omit those PTFs. Enter a Y (Yes) in the
Omit PTFs field and follow APPENDIX A (“OMITTING A PTF
FROM THE PACKAGE”) to omit any indicated PTFs. Otherwise,
enter an N (No) in the Omit PTFs field.
3.l. Press the Enter key.
Note: If (after pressing the Enter key) the Confirm
Install of Licensed Internal Code Fixes display is shown,
press F10 to automatically IPL. Wait for the system to
power down and start an IPL. When the Sign On display is
shown, go back to STEP 1 and start the installation of
this cumulative PTF package again. (The next time through
these instructions, you will not get this display.)
4. The display shows the licensed programs for which PTFs are
being loaded. All volumes that are loaded in the image catalog
are automatically processed.
5. Continue with the COMPLETE THE INSTALL PROCESS section.
INSTALL FROM OPTICAL MEDIA
Use these steps when you ordered and received the cumulative PTF
package as physical optical media:
1. Enter the following command and press the Enter key.
CHGMSGQ QSYSOPR *BREAK SEV(70)
This step ensures a break message will appear if the system
determines you should mount the next volume. IMPORTANT — If
there are no PTFs on the other volumes that are applicable to
your system, the system will not prompt you for the other
volumes.
2. Read this entire step carefully, as you may be asked to select
an option to omit certain PTFs. To install the cumulative
package:
2.a. Type GO PTF on any command line and press the Enter key.
2.b. On the Program Temporary Fix (PTF) display, select option
8 (Install program temporary fix package) and press the
Enter key. Using this option allows you to install all of
the PTFs that are applicable to your system.
2.c. If the Continue PTF Install display is shown, press the
Enter key.
2.d. Ensure volume one of the cumulative PTF package media,
labeled C2335730_01, is loaded in the appropriate drive
for the media you are using, and type the name of the
drive in the Device field on the Install Options for
Program Temporary Fixes display.
2.e. If you do NOT want the system to automatically IPL:
* Enter an N (No) in the Automatic IPL field. The PTFs
will not be temporarily applied until after the next
unattended IPL.
2.f. If you DO want the system to automatically IPL:
* Enter a Y (Yes) in the Automatic IPL field.
2.g. Enter a 2 in the Prompt for media field in order to
install the HIPER and Database PTF groups along with your
cumulative PTF Package.
If you have received individual and/or PTF groups as save
files that you want to install at the same time as the
cumulative PTF package, type 3 in the Prompt for media
field.
2.h. Enter a Y (Yes) in the Other Options field and press the
Enter key.
2.i. Enter a 1 in the Apply type field. If you specified Y
(Yes) for the Automatic IPL field, the Apply type field
is not displayed.
2.j. Enter a 1 in the PTF type field.
2.k. If the PSP information lists any PTFs that need to be
manually omitted, omit those PTFs. Enter a Y (Yes) in the
Omit PTFs field and follow APPENDIX A (“OMITTING A PTF
FROM THE PACKAGE”) to omit any indicated PTFs. Otherwise,
enter an N (No) in the Omit PTFs field.
2.l. Press the Enter key.
Note: If (after pressing the Enter key) the Confirm Install of
Licensed Internal Code Fixes display is shown, press F10 to
automatically IPL. Wait for the system to power down and start
an IPL. When the Sign On display is shown, go back to STEP 1
and start the installation of this cumulative PTF package
again. (The next time through these instructions, you will not
get this display.)
3. The display shows the licensed programs for which PTFs are
being loaded.
3.a. After each volume is processed, you will receive a
message to mount the next volume. Load the volume
indicated and use the G option to continue.
3.b. After all the applicable volumes for the cumulative PTF
package have been processed, you will automatically be
prompted to mount the first volume of the next media set
in order to install the HIPER and Database PTF groups.
Mount the first volume in the set and use the G option to
continue.
3.c. Continue mounting any additional volumes. When all your
volume sets have been processed, use the X option to
complete the PTF installation.
Note: If there are volumes that contain PTFs that are not
applicable to your system, the system will not prompt you to
mount those volumes.
4. Continue with the COMPLETE THE INSTALL PROCESS section.
COMPLETE THE INSTALL PROCESS
Use these steps to complete the install process.
1. If the Confirm IPL to Complete PTF Install display is shown:
1.a. End all jobs on the system and perform a normal mode IPL
to the B IPL source. If you are installing from optical
image files, do not delete the image catalog until after
the next normal IPL completes.
1.b. When the Sign On display is shown, continue with step 5.
2. If the Confirm IPL for Technology Refresh PTFs display is
shown:
2.a. Press F10 to end all jobs on the system and IPL the
system. Note: If an IPL cannot be performed right away,
press F12 to Cancel the process. Schedule to IPL the
system at the earliest convenience.
2.b. When the Sign On display is shown, if you are installing
from optical media, go back and start the installation of
this cumulative PTF package again. (The next time through
these instructions, you will not get this display.) Start
again with STEP 1 of INSTALL FROM OPTICAL MEDIA section.
If you installed from *SERVICE or optical image files,
continue with step 5.
3. If you entered a Y (Yes) for the Automatic IPL option, the
system will be IPLed automatically.
After the IPL completes, the Sign On display is shown and the
new PTFs are active. Read the following NOTEs, then go to STEP
5.
Note: During the power down of your service partition, system
reference code D6xx430B or D6xx430A could be displayed for an
extended amount of time. The “xx” should increment
periodically and is a normal part of processing where server
firmware code is being updated.
Note: During the IPL, system reference code C9002967 could be
displayed for an extended amount of time. This is normal
(assuming the processor light flashes periodically). You may
also notice multiple power down sequences, with a change in
the IPL side that is displayed.
Note: While applying Licensed Internal Code fixes, it may be
necessary for the system to reorganize a portion of the
Licensed Internal Code storage. While this reorganization is
taking place, system reference codes (SRCs) C600 4400 and C600
4401 are displayed.
4. If you entered an N (No) for the Automatic IPL option, the
display shows the licensed programs for which PTFs are being
loaded and marked to be temporarily applied upon the next
unattended IPL. When this procedure completes, the Program
Temporary Fix display is shown. When you are ready to complete
the installation of the package, do the following:
4.a. Notify all users to sign off the system, then enter the
following command to put the system in a restricted
state:
ENDSBS *ALL *IMMED
Press the Enter key. The message “ENDSBS SBS(*ALL) in
progress” is shown.
4.b. Enter the following command:
DSPMSG QSYSOPR
If the message “System ended to restricted condition” is
shown, continue. Otherwise, repeat the above command
until the message appears.
4.c. Make sure the IPL mode is set at Normal on the control
panel.
4.d. Enter the following command to perform the IPL:
PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(B)
Press the Enter key.
After the IPL completes, the Sign On display is shown and
the new PTFs are active. Continue with STEP 5.
5. Use the following procedure to verify the cumulative package
was properly installed:
5.a. Sign on using a security officer user profile such as
QSECOFR.
5.b. Type WRKPTFGRP SF99730 on any command line.
5.c. If the Status field is “Installed” and the Level field is
“22335” continue with step 6, otherwise continue with
step.5.d.
5.d. Type GO LICPGM on any command line.
5.e. Press the Enter key. The Work with licensed programs
display is shown.
5.f. Select option 50.
5.g. Press the Enter key. The Install History display is
shown.
5.h. Press the Enter key. The Display History Log Contents
display appears.
* If the cumulative package was installed successfully,
you will see messages indicating the applying of PTFs
completed. Continue with STEP 6.
* If the cumulative PTF package was not installed
successfully, you will see messages indicating the
applying of PTFs failed. Contact your provider of
software service for assistance.
* If the previous IPL was abnormal, only PTFs for the
Licensed Internal Code will be applied (5770999). You
can check if the previous IPL was abnormal by typing
the following command:
DSPSYSVAL SYSVAL(QABNORMSW)
If the IPL was abnormal and you are installing this
package immediately after a system install, perform
the IPL again to apply the remaining PTFs.
6. You can resume normal system operation at this time. You
should back up your system again at your earliest convenience.
This concludes the installation of the IBM i cumulative PTF
package.
If you have comments or concerns with cumulative PTF packages,
contact your provider of software service.
APPENDIX A – OMITTING A PTF FROM THE PACKAGE (IBM i INSTALLED)
Use these steps when the Preventive Service Planning information
directs you to omit a PTF from the package. When complete, return
to the step following the one which sent you here.
1. Enter a Y (Yes) in the Other Options field. Press the Enter
key.
2. If the Confirm Automatic IPL display is shown, follow the
instructions on the display.
3. On the Other Install Options display, enter a Y (Yes) in the
Omit PTFs field. If the Apply Type field is also shown, enter
a 1 (1 = Set all PTFs delayed). Press the Enter key.
4. On the Omit Program Temporary Fixes display, select the
products for which you want to omit PTFs and press the Enter
key.
5. On the PTFs to Omit display, enter a 1 in the option field and
the PTF ID of the PTF you want to omit in the PTF ID field and
press the Enter key. The list will be updated.
Repeat this step for each PTF you want to omit for this
product. Pressing the Enter key without any input on the
display will take you to the PTFs to Omit display for the next
product, or you will be returned to the Omit Program Temporary
Fixes display once all selected products have been processed.
6. Press the Enter key at the Omit Program Temporary Fixes
display to go to the Confirm to Omit PTFs display. Confirm
that the list is correct and press the Enter key to continue
with the package installation.
APPENDIX B – BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
Q. Why is my IPL taking longer than usual?
A. If an extra IPL is required for a Technology Refresh PTF or
Special Handling pre-apply PTF, the extra IPL will be performed
automatically. During the next normal IPL, the Install PTF
command will be run during the “PTF Processing” IPL step in the
SCPF job. Any additional LIC PTFs will be loaded from the PTF
install device (virtual optical or *SERVICE), and all PTFs will
be set for delayed apply. The partition will then be
automatically restarted to apply all PTFs.
Q. My cumulative PTF package did not install. How do I figure out
what is wrong?
A. First you need to determine whether the failure occurred
during the load or apply phase of the cum package installation.
If the system did not IPL, then chances are the failure occurred
during the load phase. Do a help on the failure message, then
press F10 to view the messages in the joblog. Look for escape
messages that will indicate what the problem is. Fix these errors
and then try the request again.
1. Verify that the IPL was a normal unattended IPL, OS and LPP
PTFs will not be applied during an abnormal IPL or during an
attended IPL.
2. Do a GO LICPGM and take option 50 to display the install
history log for messages. Look for any messages that indicate
that there was a failure during the install. The following
messages are what you would expect to see during a successful
cumulative PTF package installation:
PTF installation process started.
Loading of PTFs started.
Loading of PTFs completed successfully.
Marking of PTFs for delayed application started.
Marking of PTFs for delayed application completed successfully.
PTFs installed successfully.
Apply PTF started.
Applying of PTFs for product 5770999 completed successfully.
Applying of PTFs for product 5770SS1 completed successfully.
Applying of PTFs completed.
PTFs applied or removed during IPL.
If you find any failure messages, then you will need to go to the
SCPF joblog to see the detailed messages that indicate what the
problem is. To find the SCPF joblog, do the following:
1. Enter the command: WRKJOB SCPF
2. You may get a list of jobs. If you just did the IPL, enter a 1
next to the first one that is not active.
3. Enter a 10 and press enter to look at the spooled files for
that job. The detailed error messages should be found in this
joblog.
4. Find the error messages and try to determine what caused the
error. If you can fix the problem, do so and then re-IPL the
system to apply the remaining PTFs.
5. If you cannot fix the problem, have the information in the
joblog available when you call your provider of software
service.
– SF98193.pdf (33KB)
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