Re: Patch installation frequency

[Charles Wilt <charles.wilt@xxxxxxxxx>]

https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i_74/rzam8/rzam8fixstrategy.htm


Monthly for a changing system or quarterly for a stable system - Order
current cumulative PTF packages (SF99vrm) or PTF Group packages (SF99nnn)
and apply

Notes
1. In a stable environment, think about installing the most recent
cumulative PTF package twice a year.
2.  Consider installing the most recent cumulative PTF package before
making major changes to your system (hardware or software).

On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 9:29 AM Denis Robitaille <
denis_robitaille@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Our internal auditors are on my back. They want me to install patches (PTF
> ...) on the system i with the same frequency as we do on our Windows farm.
> I told them that these are 2 different animals and that I am not
> compromising the system by not installing every cum package as soon as they
> come out.
> But, since I am not a 200$/hours consultant, I have little credibility
> regarding this.
>
> I am looking for official or semi official (best practice) guideline for
> patch management frequency.
>
> Unfortunately, opinion given on this list wont cut it.  I am looking for
> web pages, PDF document or something the like.
>
> I did some search on IBM site and found nothing.
>
> Any help will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
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