Re: MAPICS PTF's

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From: Bob Arnold <rmarnold@hpproducts.net>


>I've been receiving PTF information from MAPICS E-Info service.  There are
>quite a few that come across it on a daily basis.  I realize that some may
>not be needed for functions we're not using, but they may be a prerequisite
>for a future PTF.  My question is how are other sites handling this?
>
>Do you apply all, some, or only CUM tapes?  This could turn into a full
time
>position for someone if you include modification and testing.  TIA.

We apply the same rule to MAPICS PTF's that we use for OS/400 PTF's - if
it's not part of a "seasoned" package and we're not experiencing the
specific problem the PTF addresses, we don't touch it.  In fact, we rarely
apply cume packages between release upgrades, simply because it's expensive
for us to do in terms of prep (we have lots of mods) and our windows of
opportunity for installation are few and far between (24x7 operation -
holidays are just about the only opportunities we have, and I hate working
every holiday).

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