Hi Chokalingam,
Here is the link for the z/OS Basic Skills Information Center (watch the wrap) http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/zos/basics/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.zos.zsysprog/zsysprogc_trackpreNcoreqs.htm There is a good section on SMP/e and recommended maintenance proactices under the heading z/OS System Installation and Maintenance. It is very important to keep up on the HOLDDATA, don't allow any gaps. Many shops run a scheduled batch job to get the HOLDDATA regularly. Remember that a PTF could have gone PE after you applied it and you don't want to lose out on that info. So, after receiving HOLDDATA, run report errmods Install SMP/e 3.5. I first installed it while on z/OS 1.4. It is not z/OS release dependent. I ordered it as a CBPDO - be sure to follow the Program Directory for the install. Take advantage of FIXCAT holds and the MISSING FIX report - after you have installed SMP/e 3.5. When I order maintenance, I order through Shopz, and I upload a fresh consolidated inventory report (COSINV) each time. The instructions are on Shopz. I generally order RSU maintenance for all installed products. Picking and choosing which products to apply maintenance to is not a good practice and it will cost you more work in the long run. Be sure your APPLY CHECK is perfect before you run the APPLY. C heck all messages carefully. Be sure to take a good backup before you start a maintenance cycle and NEVER apply maintenance to your running system. Clone your system and apply to the clone. HTH, Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chokalingam Thangavelu" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, July 4, 2011 7:24:26 AM Subject: Z/OS Maintanance Hi, Please let me know what would be the best maintenance method for Z/OS and from the below 2 options. 1. Receive and apply RSU maintenance 2. Receive Enhanced HOLDDATA (Monthly/Quarterly) and run ERRSYSMOD report to find out the missing patches and apply those patches. 3. Both of the above Regards, Chokalingam Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.wipro.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
