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Many concepts and terms are associated with program temporary fixes (PTFs).

The terms program temporary fix (PTF) and fix are used interchangeably by IBM.

The PTF terminology existed long before the system, and today it is associated mainly with the character-based interface ("green screen interface"). Its presence is seen in control language (CL) commands such as...

• Display PTF (DSPPTF),
• Send PTF Order (SNDPTFORD)
• Display PTF Cover Letter (DSPPTFCVR)

The fix terminology was introduced with the graphical user interface of iSeries Navigator. Both terms mean the same thing.

• Types of fixes

  IBM provides a variety of fixes...

  • cumulative program temporary fix (PTF) packages
  • fix groups
  • High Impact PERvasive (HIPER) fixes
  • etc...

• Fix cover letters
  Cover letters provide information about the i5/OS fixes that they accompany. They explain the contents of a fix, the problem that the fix resolves, special instructions that are associated with the fix, and prerequisites or corequisites that must also be installed on your system for the fix to function properly.

• Fix save files
  Save files allow you to distribute i5/OS fixes to other systems in your network and therefore allow you to keep your systems current with the latest fixes.

• Fix status information
  The status of a PTF or fix indicates the activity of that PTF or fix within an i5/OS product.

• Where to find information about fixes
  Stay informed about i5/OS fixes: which ones are available to you, what particular fixes can do in your environment, and which fixes may not be necessary for you. Use this information to find out where you can get the latest updates about fixes.

 

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Using software fixes