Mike, This type of sharing is what this list is all about. Thanks for the tip, it is a good one.
Loren Charnley, Jr. IT Systems Engineer FAMILY DOLLAR (704) 847-6961 Ext. 3327 (704) 814-3327 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Walter Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 2:20 PM To: [email protected] Subject: HELP ME VMSES Every so often someone asks the IBMVM list how to find out if a specific PTF has been applied to a z/VM system. More often, I ask myself the same question. There are of course, arcane commands to supply this information - those documented in the dusty leather-bound VMSES/E Introduction and Reference manual but mostly known only to the Wizards of VMSES/E, and their closest friends. The rest of us mere mortals just lurch around until we eventually stumble across the proper mystical incantation. Over time, I've written down some of the suggestions from those generous souls posting to this list, and even some of the things that I've stumbled across. Rather than just repeatedly lose the scribbled notes, I entered a few down into a "VMSES HELPME" file that is now kept on MAINT's 191 disk (and migrated to new releases). The file looks like (copied/pasted from XEDIT): VMSES HELPME A1 F 80 Trunc=80 Size=17 Line=0 Col=1 Alt=0 ====> * * * Top of File * * * Useful commands to find z/VM service/maintenance information: SERVICE ALL STATUS SERVICE ALL STATUS ptfnumber (e.g. UM#####) SERVICE ALL STATUS aparnumber (e.g. VM#####) VMFINFO ZVM componentname (SETUP - place a non-blank character to: PTFs/APARs - press ENTER - displayed next (in part): PTF number ...... (PF1 to select from list of PTFs) APAR number ..... (PF1 to select from list of APARs) - place the cursor on the PRT or APAR line and press PF1. Woohoo! * * * End of File * * * It's not *too* hard for me to remember the command "HELP ME VMSES" (doesn't that have a nice plaintive ring to it?). I've used the same "filename HELPME" in a few other seldom-used subject areas, where just a quick example is needed. It's been quite helpful, and it's easy to find them all with "FILELIST * HELPME *". So I wanted to "SHARE" the idea with others on the list. Mike (As one ages, one learns to cope in new ways) Walter Hewitt Associates Any opinions expressed herein are mine alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policies of Hewitt Associates. The information contained in this e-mail and any accompanying documents may contain information that is confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply e-mail and then delete this message, including any attachments. Any dissemination, distribution or other use of the contents of this message by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. All messages sent to and from this e-mail address may be monitored as permitted by applicable law and regulations to ensure compliance with our internal policies and to protect our business. E-mails are not secure and cannot be guaranteed to be error free as they can be intercepted, amended, lost or destroyed, or contain viruses. You are deemed to have accepted these risks if you communicate with us by e-mail. ----------------------------------------- ************************************************************ NOTE: This e-mail message contains PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL information and is intended only for the use of the specific individual or individuals to which it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use, dissemination or copying of this e-mail or the information contained herein or attached hereto is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, notify the person named above by reply e-mail and please delete it. Thank you.
