Edward E. Jaffe wrote:
Steve Comstock wrote:
[snip]
I'm just shooting mostly in the dark anyway, so I
come again asking for some guidance: how can I find
the correct FMID and component level so I know what
PTF to download?
You can order PTFs by APAR number using ShopzSeries or even SUF. Both
will use your inventory to determine the correct PTF for your
environment. For ShopzSeries, you must generate (via a batch job) and
upload (via the web) your inventory. For SUF it's automatic. Either way,
it sure beats trying to figure out which FMID you're running!
Sounds good. How do I get there?
I went to IBMLink; no mention of ShopzSeries nor SUF. I called
IBMLink help; he had never heard of either. I went back to the
IBMLink page; two options look possible:
Access to ServiceLink applications page
ASAP - Automatic Software Alert Process
AST - Automatic Status Tracking
ETR - Electronic Technical Response
ESC+ - Electronic Service Call
PSP - Preventive Service Tracking
PCR - Product Cross Reference
SIS - Service Information Search
SRD - Service Request and Delivery
Access to Purchase/Upgrade tools page(Non-ServiceLink applications)
e-config - Install/update the e-config application
Inventory Services - Retrieve your IBM inventory and starting
point for upgrade
MRReport - Confirm your current configuration
SCL - Confirm your current configuration - iSeries only
ESWPrice - Look up prices for zSeries software
Price - IBM Hardware and Software Prices
Schedules - Product availability (excluding PCs)
When I click on either page I am told I am not entitled
and I must apply for entitlement and they'll get back to
me within 2 business days.
So, we'll see.
Kind regards,
-Steve Comstock
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