TCP/IP Level 410 Program Directory - z/VM - IBM

7.0 Service InstructionsNote — z/VM Express UsersIf you installed z/VM Version 4 Release 1.0 using the Express Installation and Service Procedure, youneed to use the service instructions documented in either: the z/VM Express Installation and Service Procedures pamphlet (provided with the z/VM:Installation Guide), or Appendix I, “Service Instructions — z/VM Express Users Only” on page 109to install preventive (RSU) or COR service on a z/VM Express system.This section describes the method by which TCP/IP for z/VM is serviced; it provides step-by-stepprocedures to install corrective (COR) and preventive service for TCP/IP for z/VM, using VMSES/E.Preventive service for TCP/IP for z/VM is delivered via a Recommended Service Upgrade (RSU) tape.To become more familiar with service using VMSES/E, read the introductory chapters in: z/VM: VMSES/E Introduction and Reference (GC24-5997)This publication also contains command syntax for the VMSES/E commands cited throughout theseinstructions.Each step of these service instructions must be followed. Do not skip any step unless directedotherwise.Throughout these instructions, the use of IBM-supplied default minidisk addresses and user IDs isassumed. If different user IDs, minidisk addresses, or SFS directories are used to install TCP/IP for z/VMin your environment, adapt these instructions as needed.Note!The sample console output presented throughout these instructions was produced on a z/VM Version4 Release 1.0 system; this output reflects an installation environment in which default values (PPF andcomponent names, user IDs,7.1 VMSES/E Service Process OverviewA brief description of the steps required to service TCP/IP for z/VM, using VMSES/E, follows: Merge Existing Service — The VMFMRDSK command is used to clear the alternate apply diskbefore receiving new service. This allows you to easily remove new service if a serious problem isencountered during its testing or use.© Copyright IBM Corp. 1990, 2001 43