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Subject: Re: Unexpected PTF Package
From: Ken Sims <ken@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 13:34:59 -0800
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Hi Tom -

>On Tue, 08 January 2002, "Bill" wrote:
>
> > Besides my previously conspirational tone, I just see this set of circums=
>tances
> > as a great way to introduce hostile software into my system.
>
>I agree, but there is the obvious response... don't run Service Director.

You can have Service Director run but have it not do any PTF checking at all:

QSVCDRCTR/CHGSD AUTOPTFMON(*NO)

Even if you have SD download PTFs, you should always review them before
applying them.

Ken
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