Ed, VMFINFO does indeed tell you if you have used VMSES/E to apply the PTF.
VMFINFO does not tell you if you actually moved that PTF into production -- whether it's as simple as a HELP file update, or something more complex like an update to the CPLOAD MODULE or CMS nucleus. For that confirmation, more exploratory surgery is required. Bill Stephens suggestion to check the appropriate load map is a good one. The more we rely on PUT2PROD and other new tools that make our jobs easier and more efficient, the less we know for sure what really happened under the covers. We begin to put our confidence in the accuracy of those new tools, their developers, and the documentation being complete. E.g. when upgrading from VM/ESA 2.4.0 we used the new tools -- but accidentally dropped an update to CEEDOPT, the LE option specifications. Maybe the installation doc or program directory did point out the need to watch for that (somewhere, deep inside some esoteric pages) - but it was just SO easy to just blindly accept much of the installation process. Fortunately, that was easy to find and correct. But it points out the dangers of relying too much on easy tools. A lot of the "PTF confirmation" depends on what part the PTF updated. Determining with 100% confidence that a given PTF is fully installed and in production is one of the reasons we're paid the big bucks! :-0~ Mike Walter Hewitt Associates The opinions expressed herein are mine alone, not my employer's. "Ed Zell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: "VM/ESA and z/VM Discussions" <[email protected]> 01/12/2006 10:57 AM Please respond to "VM/ESA and z/VM Discussions" <[email protected]> To [email protected] cc Subject Re: How to tell if PTF is in production > How can I verify that the production VM code is running a PTF that > I put on. The reason I ask is that I applied a PTF -- and PUT2PROD > reported that it went into production -- but I am still experiencing > the symptom I thought the PTF would correct. Here are the instruction I wrote for myself because I could never remember how to do it :) Logon to MAINT and run VMFINFO Choose the PPF file you want by keying an S (for example ZVM) Choose the component you want by keying an S (for example CP) Change SETUP to YES and enter your APAR or PTF number Ed Zell Illinois Mutual Life (309) 674-8255 x-107 . CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This communication, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and contains information which may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify the sender immediately, delete the communication and destroy all copies. Thank you for your compliance. 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.
