For z/VM 5.4 you could track either a PTF (UM97540) or APAR (VM64494) to know when there is a new RSU. We do both just to cover everything.
Paul Feller AIT Mainframe Technical Support From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU] On Behalf Of Mark Pace Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 7:32 AM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: shopz and RSU Shopz sends me an email anytime there is a new RSU available for z/OS. I've looked and have not found anywhere to get an email for when there is a new z/VM RSU. Does anyone know if this is possible? -- Mark D Pace Senior Systems Engineer Mainline Information Systems