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Re: [ADSM-L] TSM Fix Lingo

2010-04-02 13:56:20
Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] TSM Fix Lingo
From: "Allen S. Rout" <asr AT UFL DOT EDU>
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 13:55:17 -0400
>> On Fri, 2 Apr 2010 13:20:12 -0400, yoda woya <yodawoya AT GMAIL DOT COM> 
>> said:


> Would some be kind and explain
> 1.  What is the the difference between Fix Packs and Interim Fixes. (
> http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=663&uid=swg21239415)


If you look at the links on the page you referred to, you'll see that
"fix packs" tend to have three numbers, and "interim fixes" tend to
have 4.

So 5.5.2 is a fix pack for 5.5, to which 5.5.2.12 might be applied if
you don't want to move to 5.5.3

In general, they're cumulative at the lowest applicable level; you can
apply 5.5.3 to a 5.5 installation without going through 5.5.1, 5.5.2,
etc.  But if you're at 5.5.0.0, and want to get to 5.5.3.x, you'll
need to get to 5.5.3.0, and then do 5.5.3.x.  But check release notes.

Interim fixes seldom need a db upgrade.  Fixpacks often do.  Minor
versions usually do.



> 2.  Most importantly, which should I apply to a base install of 5.5

If you have nothing constraining your choice, "The most recent
fixpack" is a good rule of thumb.



- Allen S. Rout

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