CL Command Reference - SNDPTFORD
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Description:
The Send Program Temporary Fix Order (SNDPTFORD) command allows you to prepare an order for:
. Individual PTFs
. Cumulative PTF package
. PTF Group
. Summary information for available PTFs
. Preventive Service Planning (PSP) information
Restriction:
1. This command is shipped with public *EXCLUDE authority, and the QSRV and QSRVBAS user profiles have private authority to use the command.
2. The following restrictions apply for the IMGDIR parameter:
. You must have *X authority to each directory in the path.
. You must have *WX authority to the directory that contains optical image.
Examples:
Example 1: Sending Order for PTFs by PTF Number only
SNDPTFORD PTFID((SI12345) (SI12346))
This command sends a request for PTF numbers SI12345 and SI12346.
Example 2: Sending Order for PTF by Product and Release
SNDPTFORD PTFID((SI12345 5722SS1 V5R3M0))
DELIVERY(*ANY) ORDER(*REQUIRED)
This command sends a request for PTF SI12345 for Version 5 Release 1 Modification 0 of the operating system product (5722SS1). The PTF can be delivered by any available method. Any requisites are sent with the PTFs.
Example 3: Sending Order for Latest Cumulative PTF
SNDPTFORD PTFID((*CUMPKG))
This command requests that the latest PTF cumulative package be sent for the operating system release level that is installed on your system.
Example 4: Sending Order for a PTF Group
SNDPTFORD PTFID((SF99893))
This command sends a request for PTF group number SF99893.
Example 5: Sending Order for a DB2 UDB Group with *IMAGE Delivery format
SNDPTFORD PTFID((*DB2GRP)) DELIVERY(*LINKONLY)
DLVRYFMT(*IMAGE)
This command sends a request for the latest level of the DB2 UDB PTF group for the operating system release that is installed on your system. The PTF group will be stored in optical image files inside /QIBM/UserData/OS/Service/ECS directory.