SZ98249 High Impact/Pervasive PTFs (HIPER) 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 2024, 2024 - The information in this document was last updated: 11 Jan 2024 - The latest cumulative package for IBM i 7.5 is: C8888750 - Cumulative package C8888750 began shipping worldwide: 04 Apr 2023. - Date cumulative PTF package instructions last updated: 04 Apr 2023. - The next cumulative package is scheduled for 05 May 2024. 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 : SF99730 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Group HIPER PTF : SF99729 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C8888750 : SF98193 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C8888750 : SF96193 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C8888730 : SF98192 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C8888730 : SF96192 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C7777730 : SF98191 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C7777730 : SF96191 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP information for current cumulative package: C8888750 : SF98730 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP info for previously supported cume package: C8888730 : SF98195 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP info for previously supported cume package: C7777730 : SF98194 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Install PSP, including PRPQ service recommendations: : SF98190 : : excluding Upgrades & Migration Corrections : : : (Software Installation Information) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : i 7.3 Upgrade & Migration Corrections (Info Center) : SF98196 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : i 7.3 Installation - Memo to Users & Read This First : SF98123 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Summary of the i 7.3 High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) PTFs : SF98197 : : and Defective PTFs (PTFs that are in Error (PE)) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Complete detailed list of the i 7.3 Defective PTFs : SF98198 : : (PTFs that are in Error (PE)) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Complete detailed list of the i 7.3 : SZ98249 : : High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) problems : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP information for installing i 7.3 : MF98730 : : Licensed Internal Code and hardware devices : : : (Hardware LIC Information) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Update for Server Firmware: : MH98730 : : Update Policy Set to HMC : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Update for Server Firmware: : MH98731 : : Update Policy Set to Operating System : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary - i 7.1 to i 7.3 : SF97063 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary - i 7.2 to i 7.3 : SF97064 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Summary of the generally available i 7.3 PTFs : SF97730 : : (Fix Summary Listing) : : ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS: ---------------------- NOTE: Refer to the chart above for a list of the currently available PSPs. SF99730 - Order this PTF number when you would like to receive the latest cumulative PTF package that is available in your country. SF99729 - Ordering this PTF number will result in the shipment of a CD-ROM containing all known HIPERs. SF99729 will be refreshed on Tuesday of every other week. SF98191 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for a previous cumulative package. SF96191 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for a previous cumulative package. SF98192 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for a previous cumulative package. SF96192 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for a previous cumulative package. SF98193 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for the current cumulative package. SF96193 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for the current cumulative package. SF98730 - 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. SF98195 - 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. SF98194 - 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. SF98190 - This PSP provides software installation information that should be reviewed before installing i 7.3 and before adding new program products. Information in this PSP is grouped by product areas that may affect you during installation. SF98196 - This PSP file contains information about Upgrades & Migrations, including PTFs that are critical to operations that occur during the upgrade process and corrections to the Upgrade and Migration topics in the Information Center (i 7.3). SF98123 - A file containing the "Memo To Users" and the "Read This First" documents is available by ordering this PTF number. A printed copy of these documents is included with every i 7.3 shipment. This file is available as a convenience for those users who misplace their original copy. SF98197 - 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). SF98198 - This PSP provides a complete list of i 7.3 Defective PTFs (PTFs in Error). Users who regularly order and apply individual PTFs should periodically review this PSP. SZ98249 - This PSP provides a complete list of all the High Impact or Pervasive (HIPER) problems that have been discovered for i 7.3. Those users who support several systems at different cumulative package levels may find this PSP useful. MF98730 - 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. MH98730 - HMC code must be current. Review HMC information at: http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmc/home.html or refer to the HMC Code Updates document in Recommended Fixes: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1021480 MH98731 - This document applies to IBM i operating systems that have the Firmware Update Policy set to Operating System or systems not managed by an HMC. The server firmware information in this document does not apply to Model 595 systems. Server firmware fixes are ordered (using the SNDPTFORD command or Fix Central) and installed as PTFs using the IBM i operating system PTF installation functions. These PTFs have a prefix of MH. Refer to the Server Firmware: Update policy set to Operating System document in Recommended Fixes for more information: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1021480 SF97063 - This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from i 7.1 to i 7.3. This listing allows you to analyze the PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 7.1 system and determine which i 7.3 PTFs/Fixes you need to order to maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to i 7.3. SF97064 - This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from i 7.2 to i 7.3. This listing allows you to analyzethe PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 7.2 system and determine which i 7.3 PTFs/Fixes you need to order to maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to i 7.3. SF97730 - 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 effect one of your IBM licensed programs. C H A N G E S U M M A R Y --------------------------- Section Last Update ----------------------- ----------- Service Recommendations DD MMM YYYY 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. ******************************************************************************** P T F S I N E R R O R ------------------------- See PSP SF98198 for any defective PTFs for this release. 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.