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Status Future consideration
Workspace z/OS
Categories SMP/E
Created by Guest
Created on Nov 22, 2023
Merged idea
This idea has been merged into another idea. To comment or vote on this idea, please visit ZOS-I-1931 Ability to Order and Receive PTF's through z/OSMF.

Implement RECEIVE HOLDATA and RECEIVE maintenance features for software installed and managed by z/OSMF Software Deployment Merged

Hello IBM,

I have already installed a few products using server packs ordered from SHOPZ on my system.
Now:
I would like to receive ALL the HOLDDATA + RECEIVE ALL maintenance for any of those software instances using Z/OSMF.
I already have the SMP/E certificate installed on my system and I can do that using HTTPS by submitting a job outside of z/OSMF for each of those products.
But I would like to know if that option can be made available and can be automated for all software that is installed and managed by z/osmf Software deployment?

Thank you in advance!

Idea priority Medium