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Preventive Service Planning -PSP

Cumulative PTF Package
Release — R750

                              SF98245

                          Cumulative PTF Package

   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

               Copyright IBM Corporation 1993, 2022

   – The information in this document was last updated:

                          01 Dec 2022

   – The latest cumulative package for IBM i 7.5 is: C2321750

   – Cumulative package C2321750 began shipping worldwide:
     02 Dec 2022.

   – Date cumulative PTF package instructions last updated:
     02 Dec 2022.

   – The next cumulative package is scheduled for 19 May 2023.

         NOTE: THIS DATE MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE, CHECK THIS FILE
               BEFORE ORDERING.

   – 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 7.5 information that is
     available through Electronic Customer Support (ECS):
     ————————————————————————
     : INFORMATION                                                : PTF #   :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : Order the latest cumulative PTF package                    : SF99750 :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : Group HIPER PTF                                            : SF99959 :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions        C2321750   : SF98243 :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs     C2321750   : SF96243 :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions    C2104750   : SF98242 :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C2104750   : SF96242 :
     :———————————————————————-:
     :———————————————————————-:
     :———————————————————————-:
     : PSP information for current cumulative package: C2321750   : SF98750 :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : PSP info for previously supported cume package: C2104750   : SF98245 :
     :———————————————————————-:
     :———————————————————————-:
     :———————————————————————-:
     :———————————————————————-:
     :———————————————————————-:
     : Summary of the i 7.5 High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) PTFs    : SF98247 :
     : and Defective PTFs (PTFs that are in Error (PE))           :         :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : Complete detailed list of the i 7.5 Defective PTFs         : SF98248 :
     : (PTFs that are in Error (PE))                              :         :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : Complete detailed list of the i 7.5                        : SF98249 :
     : High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) problems                     :         :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : PSP information for installing i 7.5                       : MF98750 :
     : Licensed Internal Code and hardware devices                :         :
     : (Hardware LIC Information)                                 :         :
     :———————————————————————-:
     :———————————————————————-:
     :———————————————————————-:
     : PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary – i 7.3 to i 7.5           : SF97053 :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary – i 7.4 to i 7.5           : SF97054 :
     :———————————————————————-:
     : Summary of the generally available i 7.5 PTFs              : SF97750 :
     : (Fix Summary Listing)                                      :         :
     ————————————————————————

     DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS:
     ———————-

     NOTE:  Refer to the chart above for a list of the currently
            available PSPs.

     SF99750 – Order this PTF number when you would like to receive the
               latest cumulative PTF package that is available in your
               country.

     SF99959 – Ordering this PTF number will result in the shipment of all
               known HIPERs.  SF99959 will be refreshed on Tuesday of every
               other week.

     SF98242 – This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF
               instructions and the detailed installation instructions for a
               previous cumulative package.

     SF96242 – This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF
               package for a previous cumulative package.

     SF98243 – This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF
               instructions and the detailed installation instructions for
               the current cumulative package.

     SF96243 – This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF
               package for the current cumulative package.

     SF98750 – 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.

     SF98245 – 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.

     SF98247 – 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).

     SF98248 – This PSP provides a complete list of i 7.5 Defective PTFs
               (PTFs in Error). Users who regularly order and apply
               individual PTFs should periodically review this PSP.

     SF98249 – This PSP provides a complete list of all the High Impact or
               Pervasive (HIPER) problems that have been discovered for i
               7.5.  Those users who support several systems at different
               cumulative package levels may find this PSP useful.

     MF98750 – 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.

     SF97053 – This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from
               i 7.3 to i 7.5. This listing allows you to analyze the
               PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 7.3 system
               and determine which i 7.5 PTFs/Fixes you need to order to
               maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to i
               7.5.

     SF97054 – This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from
               i 7.4 to i 7.5. This listing allows you to analyze the
               PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 7.4 system
               and determine which i 7.5 PTFs/Fixes you need to order to
               maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to i
               7.5.

     SF97750 – 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 affect one of your IBM licensed
               programs.

   C H A N G E   S U M M A R Y
   —————————

   Section                           Last Update
   ———————–           ———–
   General Information               DD MMM YYYY
   Service Recommendations           01 Dec 2022
   PTFS in Error                     03 Jun 2022

   G E N E R A L    I N F O R M A T I O N
   ————————————–

   This section contains general information concerning the
   installation and operation of IBM i 7.5.

    1. NO ENTRIES

   S E R V I C E    R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
   ———————————————-

   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.

   NOTE: HIPERs that were included in the first cumulative PTF
         package are not included in this list.  All users are
         expected to have installed at least one cumulative
         package so those PTFs will already be applied to their
         systems.

   – ‘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.

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   52. 01 Dec 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78676) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system ISC DHCP users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81438 for IBM i 7.5.

   51. 30 Nov 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49951) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover
                              A6000255
                              A6000266
                             High Availability Options (Mirroring, Checksums)
                              Logical Partition Mobility
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system Logical
                                   Partition Mobility users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70511 for IBM i 7.5.

   50. 29 Nov 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78279) Licensed Program = 5770TS1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI80776 for IBM i 7.5.

   49. 29 Nov 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78918) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Base System Function – Work Management, Install,
                             or PTF
                              GO LICPGM install function is affected
                             Looping Condition
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81867 for IBM i 7.5.

   48. 28 Nov 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78813) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system DNS users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81706 for IBM i 7.5.

   47. 22 Nov 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78893) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81854 for IBM i 7.5.

   46. 22 Nov 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78771) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Base System Function – Work Management, Install,
                             or PTF
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system with SI80445
                                   applied
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81800.

   45. 22 Nov 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78907) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Unpredictable Corruption
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users who use
                                   integrated application servers or the web
                                   administration servers.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81841 for IBM i 7.5.

   44. 16 Nov 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49947) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Severe Performance Degradation
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70501 for IBM i 7.5.

   43. 09 Nov 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78809) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Usability of a Product’s MAJOR Function
                              Unable to perform web service requests
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users that use
                                   the Integrated web services client for ILE
                                   support.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81698 for IBM i 7.5.

   42. 04 Nov 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78658) Licensed Program = 5770DG1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81417 for IBM i 7.5.

   41. 01 Nov 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78587) Licensed Program = 5733SC1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81292 for IBM i 7.5.

   40. 26 Oct 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49907) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Data Integrity
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70407 for IBM i 7.5.

   39. 26 Oct 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78586) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Damage Where Recovery is an IPL, Re-Install, or
                             Restore
                             Data Integrity
                             Save/Restore Problem Preventing Backup and/or
                             Recovery of Objects
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81457 for IBM i 7.5.

   38. 25 Oct 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49903) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70403 for IBM i 7.5.

   37. 17 Oct 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49883) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover
                             
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70401 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70401 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   36. 17 Oct 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49797) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system 9105-22A,
                                   9105-22B, 9786-22H, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, and
                                   9786-42H users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70160 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70160 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   35. 04 Oct 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49852) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Save/Restore Problem Preventing Backup and/or
                             Recovery of Objects
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70298 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70298 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   34. 03 Oct 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49869) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Save/Restore Problem Preventing Backup and/or
                             Recovery of Objects
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70335 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70335 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   33. 03 Oct 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78577) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system VPN or TCP/IP
                                   filtering users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81289 for IBM i 7.5.

   32. 30 Sep 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49820) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover
                             
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70208 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70208 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   31. 19 Sep 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49855) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover
                             Looping Condition
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70283 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70283 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   30. 07 Sep 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49786) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Prevents CEC (CHARM) or I/O Concurrent Maintenance
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70145 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70145 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   29. 31 Aug 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78413) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI81027 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI81027 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   28. 19 Aug 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49836) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Other
                              Code Improvement
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70239 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70239 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   27. 19 Aug 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49834) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Other
                              Code Improvement
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70234 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70234 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   26. 17 Aug 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49700) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Other
                              Code Improvement
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF69940 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF69940 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   25. 10 Aug 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49733) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Other
                              Although problem is associated with an MCH3203,
                              that may not be the only way this defect surfaces
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70010 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70010 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   24. 05 Aug 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49758) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             High Availability Options (Mirroring, Checksums)
                              IASP
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system IASP users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70063 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70063 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   23. 27 Jul 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78186) Licensed Program = 5733SC1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI80588 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI80588 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   22. 22 Jul 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49727) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover
                              B6005121
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system concurrently
                                   removing dasd users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70008 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70008 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   21. 12 Jul 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78158) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system DNS users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI80443 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI80443 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   20. 08 Jul 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49619) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Damage Where Recovery is an IPL, Re-Install, or
                             Restore
                             Unpredictable Corruption
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system tape library
                                   users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF69858 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF69858 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   19. 07 Jul 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78012) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Other
                              Passing UTF-8 data to HTTP and other functions
                              may fail.
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI80256 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI80256 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   18. 29 Jun 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78025) Licensed Program = 5733SC1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI80205 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI80205 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   17. 29 Jun 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78024) Licensed Program = 5733SC1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI80204 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI80204 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   16. 24 Jun 2022 PROBLEM: (SE77994) Licensed Program = 5770TC1
                             Other
                              The enhancement is to speed up *SDD clean up
                              process to shorten unavailable time.
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system SMTP users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI80016 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI80016 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   15. 23 Jun 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49761) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Other
                              Code Improvement
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70066 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70066 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   14. 22 Jun 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49739) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover
                             
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF70027 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF70027 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   13. 14 Jun 2022 PROBLEM: (SE77942) Item deleted, 28 Jun 2022.

   12. 14 Jun 2022 PROBLEM: (SE78003) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Usability of a Product’s MAJOR Function
                              Remote journal entries have value of *UNKNOWN.
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system remote journal
                                   users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI80094 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI80094 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   11. 30 May 2022 PROBLEM: (SE77970) Licensed Program = 5770TC1
                             Other
                              SMTP clean up may take a very long time to
                              complete. This HIPER PTF provides quick clean up
                              and full clean up options
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system SMTP users
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI79979 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI79979 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
   10. 20 May 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49696) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Other
                              GA Release
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF69932 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF69932 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
    9. 10 May 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49691) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Other
                              Code Improvement
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF69921 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF69921 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
    8. 10 May 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49608) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Crash/Hang Requiring an IPL to Recover
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF69737 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF69737 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
    7. 05 May 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49544) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Other
                              Function check possible during query
                              optimization for certain SQL that use to work
                              due to change in fix pack 19 for shared CTEs
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF69648 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF69648 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
    6. 05 May 2022 PROBLEM: (SE76392) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Other
                              Unnecessary PRTSQLINF files created
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI78481 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI78481 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
    5. 03 May 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49640) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Other
                              code improvement
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF69824 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF69824 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
    4. 03 May 2022 PROBLEM: (MA49638) Licensed Program = 5770999
                             Usability of a Product’s MAJOR Function
                              NVMe device not able to delete namespace without
                              timing out
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with
                                   Kingfisher adapter orders.  NVMe device
                                   feature codes:  EKF2, EKF3, EKF5, EKF7.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF69805 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   MF69805 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
    3. 03 May 2022 PROBLEM: (SE77597) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI79364 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI79364 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
    2. 03 May 2022 PROBLEM: (SE77377) Licensed Program = 5770SS1
                             Usability of a Product’s MAJOR Function
                              Cluster administrative domain cannot be started.
                              The cluster administrative domain job log
                              contains a CPIBB10 message indicating that the
                              QCSTADEXTP exit program failed.
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users that
                                   maintain a cluster administrative domain
                                   that was created prior to the v7r1 release
                                   of the operating system.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI79265 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI79265 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.
    1. 03 May 2022 PROBLEM: (SE77527) Licensed Program = 5733SC1
                             Security
                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI79261 for IBM i 7.5.

                                   SI79261 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.

   P T F S   I N   E R R O R
   ————————-

   This section provides a list of PTFs included in this
   cumulative PTF package that were found to cause problems for
   some users after this package began shipping.  You should
   review the ‘USERS AFFECTED’ field for each item to decide if you
   are exposed to the problem.  If you are exposed to the problem,
   the ‘RECOMMENDATION’ should be followed.

   Users who regularly order and apply individual PTFs should
   periodically review PSP SF98248.

   Under certain conditions, we recommend that a PTF applied to
   your system be removed or that a PTF be omitted when applying
   a cumulative package.  Instructions for removing and omitting
   PTFs follow the PTFs in error.

   – ‘DEFECTIVE PTF’    – This field contains the identity (PTF
                          number) of the PTF that is defective.

   – ‘LICENSED PROGRAM  – The Licensed Program Number
      NUMBER’

   – ‘APAR NUMBER’      – The identity of the APAR that reports the
                          problem.

   – ‘USERS AFFECTED’   – This field describes the users who are
                          exposed to the problem.

   – ‘REASON DEFECTIVE’ – This field provides a description of the
                          problem caused by the error in the PTF.

   – ‘RECOMMENDATION’   – This field describes the action you
                          should take to avoid the problem.

*************************************************************************

    1. 03 Jun 2022 DEFECTIVE PTF:   SI78809 for IBM i 7.5
                   LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1
                   APAR NUMBER: SE78003

                   USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system remote journal
                                   users.
                   REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, retrieving remote
                                     journal entries can result in object and
                                     library values that are *UNKNOWN.
                   RECOMMENDATION: Either remove the defective PTF or apply
                                   the fixing PTF SI80094. Then, delete any
                                   remote journal receivers with object and
                                   library values that are *UNKNOWN and
                                   restart remote journal.

                                   SI80094 is included in cumulative PTF
                                   package C2321750.

   OMITTING A PTF
   ————–
   Refer to Appendix A in the detailed cumulative PTF package
   installation instructions.

   REMOVING A PTF
   ————–
   Refer to the IBM Knowledge Center:
   https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i
   IBM i and related software->Maintaining and managing IBM i and related software
   ->Using software fixes->Removing software fixes)

   R E A D E R   C O M M E N T S
   —————————–

   Questions concerning this file should be directed to
   your provider of software service.

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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.
 
 
  ============================================
  ============================================
 
 
 
  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.
 
 

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