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Status Delivered
Workspace z/OS
Categories SMP/E
Created by Guest
Created on Mar 28, 2022

RELATED IDEAS

Allow custom SOURCEIDs in z/OSMF Software Update

To assist with migration from Broadcom CSM to z/OSMF Software Update the ability to specify a custom SOURCEID would enable us to apply selected PTFs without needing to specify them individually. A dedicated "Install by SOURCEID" option or an amendment to "Install Recommended" to enable specification of custom SOURCEIDs would allow us to install PTFs en masse without needing to find and list them in the "Install Corrective" option

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    |     May 17, 2024
    The requested function is delivered in PTF UI96759 for z/OS 3.1 which is available on May 15, 2024.
6 MERGED

Select recommended service level in Software Update

Merged
Flexibility to choose any available recommended service level when applying preventative maintenance. Currently, a user can only apply the latest level.
over 1 year ago in z/OS / SMP/E 1 Delivered

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