Manually loading the upgrade files

If you choose not to use the RECEIVE ORDER method for obtaining upgrade files, you must manually load the upgrade files to the mainframe. The following table describes the required files.

All files must be renamed to the names indicated in step 1.2 (Verify Upgrade Files) of the upgrade process.

File type	Description
Upgrade package files	Each upgrade level consists of a single binary file in IBM tersed format. All package files required for the upgrade must be loaded to the mainframe with the following dataset attributes: RECFM=FB, LRECL=1024. For each upgrade and maintenance level to be installed, transfer the upgrade package file to the mainframe as a binary file. You can download the package file from the EPD site (http://www.bmc.com/available/epd.html) or copy it from the product CD.
EHD file	Enhanced Hold Data (EHD) is an SMP/E mechanism for identifying PTFs that are flagged in error, and their resolving PTFs (if available). This file is in IBM tersed format and must be loaded to the mainframe with the following dataset attributes: RECFM=FB, LRECL=1024.
PTF files	Uncompressed PTF files that are not included in the maintenance levels being installed, but are to be installed together with the maintenance. The PTF files must be downloaded from eFix and uploaded to the mainframe using binary transfer and without CR/LF translation. These files require the following dataset attributes: RECFM=FB, LRECL=80.

File type

Description

Upgrade package files

Each upgrade level consists of a single binary file in IBM tersed format.

All package files required for the upgrade must be loaded to the mainframe with the following dataset attributes: RECFM=FB, LRECL=1024.

For each upgrade and maintenance level to be installed, transfer the upgrade package file to the mainframe as a binary file. You can download the package file from the EPD site (http://www.bmc.com/available/epd.html) or copy it from the product CD.

EHD file

Enhanced Hold Data (EHD) is an SMP/E mechanism for identifying PTFs that are flagged in error, and their resolving PTFs (if available).

This file is in IBM tersed format and must be loaded to the mainframe with the following dataset attributes: RECFM=FB, LRECL=1024.

PTF files

Uncompressed PTF files that are not included in the maintenance levels being installed, but are to be installed together with the maintenance.

The PTF files must be downloaded from eFix and uploaded to the mainframe using binary transfer and without CR/LF translation. These files require the following dataset attributes: RECFM=FB, LRECL=80.

For additional details and instructions see the appropriate upgrade release notes.

Parent Topic

Preparing for the Upgrade in Place installation